STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily install the steering post assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Note

      Make sure that the steering column tube cover is not twisted.

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      Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 117 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }
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      Install the 4 bolts to install the steering post assembly.

  2. CONNECT STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the steering main shaft assembly and the power steering gear assembly.

    2. Connect the steering main shaft assembly to the power steering gear assembly.

    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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    1. While loosening the band clamp, attach the claw to install the headlight dimmer switch assembly.

    2. Connect the connector.

  4. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the spiral cable sub-assembly.

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      If installing a new spiral cable sub-assembly:

      Remove the lock pin.

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      Connect the connector to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. Connect the airbag connector (yellow colored) to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Slider
      *2 Airbag Connector (Yellow Colored)
      *a Lock Position

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    5. Check that the lock slider is in the lock position.

  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Attach the claw to install the windshield wiper switch assembly.

    2. Connect the connector.

  6. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Engage the 3 claws and install the steering column cover plate.

    2. Install the upper steering column cover onto the steering column.

  7. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Engage the 4 claws and install the lower steering column cover.

    2. Install the 5 screws.

  8. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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      Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly by the airbag wire harness.

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      *a Alignment Mark

      Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly clockwise approximately 4 turns to align the alignment marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly by the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

      The spiral cable sub-assembly can be rotated approximately 4 turns both clockwise and counterclockwise from the center position.

  9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the 3 screws and steering wheel cover sub-assembly to the steering wheel assembly.

  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.

    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  13. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Support the steering pad with one hand.

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      *1 Lock Plate

      Connect the horn wire harness connector to the steering pad contact plate.

    5. Connect the airbag connector to the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    6. Push in the lock plate to lock the airbag connector.

    7. Confirm that the groove along the circumference of the "TORX" screw is attached to the screw case and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.

    8. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

  14. INSPECT STEERING PAD


    1. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

  15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  16. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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  17. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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  18. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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