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Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. Install the grommet to the toe board.
    Fig 1: Locating Grommet
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  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, 18.1 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. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.>
  8. Align the center position of the roll connector. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector.>
  9. Install the steering wheel. <Ref. 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.