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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. Tighten the steering column installation bolt located under the instrument panel with the tilt lever fixed.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 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.
  7. Install the universal joint. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint.
    • Always follow the tightening order for universal joint and tightening torque. Otherwise this may cause heavy steering effort.
  8. Align the center position of the roll connector. Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.