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Steering Column: Installation

  1. Install the grommet to the toe board.
    Fig 1: Installing Grommet To Toe Board
    G05343512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe board grommet.
  3. With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  4. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  5. Connect the airbag system connector at the harness spool.
    NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
  6. Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
  7. Install the universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint .
  8. Align the center position of the roll connector. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector .
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel .
CAUTION: Insert the roll connector guide pin into the guide hole on lower end of steering wheel surface to prevent damage.
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