Steering Column: Installation
- Pass through the steering column assembly to the dash panel hole.
Temporary tightening the steering column bolt (cross beam).
- Tighten the steering column bolts (dash panel) to the specified torque.
Torque : 20 N.m (14 lb ft)
- Tighten the steering column nuts (cross beam) to the specified torque.
Torque : 17 N.m (12 lb ft)
- Install the universal joint assembly to the transfer gear assembly align the setting marks made at removal.
Then tighten the universal joint bolt.
Torque : 31 N.m (23 lb ft)
- Install the second steering shaft to the universal joint assembly, then tighten the universal joint bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 31 N.m (23 lb ft)
- Install lock cylinder assembly.
- Install shift lock cable (For A/T).
- Install cushion rubber.
- Install snap ring.
- Install combination switch and SRS coil assembly. After installation of combination switch assembly, connect the combination switch wiring harness connector and the SRS 2-way connector located under the steering column.
- Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.CAUTION: Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise until a resistance is felt or damage to the SRS coil may occur from over turning.
- When installing the steering column cover, be sure to route each wire harness as illustrated so that the harnesses do not catch any moving parts.
- Install steering wheel and align the setting marks made when removing.CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel shaft using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
- Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque : 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
- Support the module and carefully connect the module connector and horn lead, then install inflator module.NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from being pinched.
- Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque : 9 N.m (78 lb in)
- Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
- Install instrument panel lower cover.
- Install the engine hood opening lever.
- Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and horn lead located under the steering column.
- Connect the battery ground cable.