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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 "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. <Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).>
  • Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Install the bushing (a) to the toe board from the passenger compartment side.
    Fig 1: Installing Bushing To Toe Board From Passenger Compartment Side
    G10272474Courtesy 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 bolt 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. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  8. Install the panel - knee guard.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

  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 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 ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
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