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Steering Wheel: Installation

  1. Position steering wheel onto shaft splines, aligning index marks made during removal, and aligning turn signal canceling cam on steering shaft with combination switch tang. Install steering wheel.
  2. Install a NEW counter sunk screw and tighten to 60 ft. lbs. (80 N.m). Connect horn electrical connectors. Install air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULE  . Connect horn wiring. Activate SRS and perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
  3. On vehicles equipped with Adaptive Damping System (ADS), steering wheel angle sensor MUST BE reactivated by starting engine then turning steering wheel lock to lock.