Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

Fig 1: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism (Key Inserted)

INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column upper bracket.
  HINT:
  
  Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.
  
  Fig 2: Sliding Unlock Warning Switch
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INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in ACC.
2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly To Steering Lock Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Solenoid Wire
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INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key interlock solenoid.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Wire Connector
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2. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
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INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
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INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
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2. Install the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Solenoid Wire Connector
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3. Make sure that the solenoid wire runs securely through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Solenoid Wire Position
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INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (See INSPECTION )
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
2. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with a tapered-head bolt.
  NOTE: Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.
3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt heads break off.
  
  Fig 11: Precaution For Tightening Tapered-Head Bolt
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