Steering Column: Installation
- Install steering column assembly and second steering shaft.
- Align the setting marks on the universal joint and second steering shaft made during removal.
- Tighten the steering column fixing bolt (dash panel) to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N.m (14lb ft)
- Tighten the steering column fixing nuts (cross beam) to the specified torque.
Torque: 17 N.m (12 lb ft)
- Tighten the universal joint 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.