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Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or extend it excessively. If it is extended excessively, return it to its original position.

  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      HINT: 

      Install the steering intermediate shaft from the inside of the vehicle.

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
    2. Install the steering column with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Attach the claws to connect the wire harness.
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the instrument lower panel airbag assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Transponder Key) 
    1. Install the transponder key amplifier. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  8. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
    2. Connect the connectors to the combination switch with spiral cable.
  9. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER 
    1. Attach the claw to install the steering column upper cover.
    2. Attach the 4 clips to install the steering column upper cover to the instrument cluster finish panel.
  10. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.
    2. Install the 2 screws.
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  12. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 
  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  15. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
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