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Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION:
  • When removing, installing or replacing the VDCCM&H/U, VDCCM&H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
  • Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Install the bushing to the toe board.
    Fig 1: Installing Bushing To Toe Board
    G05343512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the end of the column assembly - steering into the toe board bushing.
  3. Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the ignition key lock. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock. >
  5. Install the switch assembly - combination.
  6. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  7. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
  8. Install the knee airbag module. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Knee Airbag Module. >
  9. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
  10. Install the cover assembly - column.
  11. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
  12. Install the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) 

    Clearance: 

    Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in) 

  13. Install the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
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