Tilt Steering Column: Installation

Insert end of steering shaft into toe board grommet.
Tighten steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Connect all connectors under instrument panel.
Connect airbag system connector at harness spool.
NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
Install lower column cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
Install universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.
Install knee bolster.

Fig 1: Installing Knee Bolster
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Align center of roll connector. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
CAUTION: Ensure that front wheels are set in straight forward direction.
Install steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.
Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering shaft.

CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.
Install airbag module to steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Modules.
WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing the service operation.