Steering Column: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the grommet to the toe board.
- Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe board grommet.
- With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
20 N.m (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
- Connect the airbag system connector at the harness spool.NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
- Install the knee guard panel.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
- Install the universal joint. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
- Align the center position of the roll connector. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
- Install the steering wheel. < Refer 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.