Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION:

When removing, installing or replacing the VDC Control Module & H/U, VDC Control Module & 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 .

Install the bushing (a) to the board from the passenger compartment side.

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Insert the end of the column assembly - steering into the board bushing.
Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Install the ignition key lock. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
Install the switch assembly - combination.
Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
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.
Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
Install the cover assembly - column.
Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
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)
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.