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 VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

Assemble the universal joint UPR to the steering column.
Tightening torque:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Install the bushing (a) to the toe board from the passenger compartment side.

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Insert the end of the column assembly steering into the toe board bushing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to insert the universal joint UPR while it is bent, because it may damage the bushing. If the bushing is damaged, be sure to replace it with a new bushing.
Tighten the column assembly steering installation nut located under the beam steering COMPL with the tilt lever fixed.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Install the ignition key lock. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
Install the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION>UNIVERSAL JOINT LWR .
CAUTION:
- Always install the universal joint LWR after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint LWR.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
Tightening torque:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Install the under cover front.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the column cover assembly and the combination switch assembly.
Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
Install the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Clearance:

Between cover assembly column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the connector, and install the cover LWR driver.
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .