INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


  1. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


    1. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

    2. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.

      Note

      Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.

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      Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.

      Tech Tips

      The cable will rotate about 3.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

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      *a Matchmarks

      Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3.5 turns to align the marks.

  2. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly with the one on the steering main shaft.

    2. Install the steering wheel set nut.

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

  3. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  4. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/O SRS AIRBAG)

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    *A Non-Tilt Steering Column
    *B Tilt Steering Column

    1. Non-Tilt Steering Column:


      1. Connect the horn button connector.

      2. Install the 2 screws and horn button assembly.

    2. Tilt Column Steering:


      1. Connect the horn button connector.

      2. Install the bolt and horn button assembly.

        Torque:
        2.0 N*m  { 20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


    1. Connect the airbag connector and horn connector.

    2. Install the horn button after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw case.

    3. Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 screws.

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

  6. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


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      Do a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the horn button assembly (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.


      • Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.

      • Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.

      • Check the deformation on the steering wheel.

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        *1 Contact Plate

        Check the deformation on the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel assembly is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel pad with a new one.

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        There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel assembly.

      CAUTION:

      For removal and installation of the horn button assembly, see page 60-11, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

  7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT