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Steering Column: Installation

  1. Install the grommet to the toe board.
    Fig 1: Installing Grommet To Toe Board
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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 (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  4. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  5. Connect the airbag system connector.
  6. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
  7. Install the universal joint. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of universal joint to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
  8. Align the center position of the roll connector. Refer to ROLL CONNECTOR ADJUSTMENT .
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.