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Steering Wheel: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. 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. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
  1. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>ADJUSTMENT .
  2. 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)

  3. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .