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Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Install the column assembly steering.
    1. Install the bushing (a) to the toe board from the passenger compartment side.
    2. Insert the end of the column assembly steering into the toe board bushing.
    3. Tighten the column assembly steering installation nut located under the beam steering COMPL with the tilt lever fixed.

      Tightening torque: 

      20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

      G14612029Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the ignition key lock or steering lock control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
  3. 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.
  4. Install the switch assembly combination. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)>INSTALLATION .
  5. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  7. Install the column cover assembly.
  8. Install the duct foot driver. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>AIR VENT DUCT>INSTALLATION>FOOT DUCT .
  9. Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
  13. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  14. Perform VDC sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
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