Steering Wheel: Installation

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to Airbag System>General Description>Caution .
If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)>VDC Control Module And Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>Adjustment>VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode .

Align the center position of the roll connector. Refer to Airbag System>Roll Connector>Adjustment .
Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

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

Clearance:

Between column cover assembly and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
Install the driver's airbag module. Refer to Airbag System>Driver's Airbag Module>Installation .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to Repair Contents>Note>Battery . REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .