Installation
1. Install steering column assembly.
a. Torque the 4 column assembly set nuts to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
b. Connect the connectors.
2. Install intermediate shaft assembly. Torque the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect intermediate shaft assembly.
a. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control valve shaft.
b. Torque the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. Install spiral cable.
5. Install combination switch with spiral cable.
a. Tighten the 3 screws.
b. Connect the airbag connector.
c. Connect the 3 connectors.
6. Install lower instrument finish panel.
7. Install LH lower instrument panel.
a. Tighten the 4 bolts.
8. Install No.1 lower instrument panel
a. Connect the hood lock control cable.
b. Tighten the 2 screws.
9. Install cowl side trim. Install the clip.
10. Install front door inside scuff plate.
11. Install upper and lower column covers.
a. Tighten the 3 screws.
b. Install the lower No.2 cover to the lower cover.
12. Center spiral cable.
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
b. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
c. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3 turns to align the mark.
NOTE: The cable will rotate about 3 turns to either left or right of the center.
13. Install steering wheel.
a. Align the matchmarks on the wheel and main shaft.
b. Torque the wheel set nut to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
c. Connect the connector.
14. Install steering wheel pad.
CAUTION:
- Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
- If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
- When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screw is caught on the screw case.
c. Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws to 7.1 Nm (63 inch lbs.).
d. Install the 2 steering wheel lower No.2 covers.
15. Check steering wheel center point.