Buick Regal: Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
Inspection Procedure
1. Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement - Remove.
CAUTION: Vehicles involved in accidents that result in any of the following kinds of damage or situations, may also have a damaged or misaligned steering column:
- Frame damage
- Major body damage
- Sheet metal damage
- If the steering column has been impacted
- If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was deployed
2. Steering Column Replacement - Remove.
3. Rotate the steering column shaft and verify the shaft turns freely and without interference during the operation.
4. Telescope the steering column in and out and verify there is NO grinding or binding during the operation.
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Verify the energy absorbing (E/A) strap retainers (1) are NOT damaged and are fully engaged in the E/A strap.
6. Verify the E/A strap (2) is NOT damaged.
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Measure the length (a) of the upper and lower jacket assembly in the fully telescoped position. The length of the upper and lower jacket assembly must NOT be less then 416.4 mm (16.39 in).
8. Measure the length (b) of the upper shaft from the end of the upper jacket to the tip of the shaft. The length of the upper shaft must NOT be less than 62.6 mm (2.46 in).
9. If the steering column does NOT meet the specifications, the steering column is damaged.
DISCARD the damaged steering column and install a NEW steering column.
10. If the steering column meets the specifications, install the steering column.
11. Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement - Install.
STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
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Unclip the steering column upper trim cover from the steering column lower trim cover.(1)
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Unclip the steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel upper trim panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Unclip the steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument cluster assembly.
5. Transfer components as necessary.
Installation Procedure
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Install the steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument cluster assembly.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
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Install the steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel upper trim panel.
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Install the steering column upper trim cover (1) to the steering column lower trim cover.
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Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt[3x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Extend the steering column to the
Steering Column Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Steering Column Lock Control Module - Unlock.
For Vehicles with automatic transmission:
With foot OFF the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position,
press the ignit
Description and Operation
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering Column Lock
The Steering Column Lock Module (SCLM) controls the steering wheel theft
deterrent lock function,
which allows the colum
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Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning:
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
Allow the webbing to dry.
Seat belts should be
Pressure Cap Testing
Special Tools
GE-42401-A Radiator Cap and Surge Tank Test Adapter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge
tank
cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding
fluid and steam under pressure
