INSTALL WIPER SWITCH
Install the wiper switch with the claw.
Tech Tips
Slide the steering column cover upper upward to install the wiper switch.
Connect the connector.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
Engage the 3 claws to install the steering column cover upper and lower with the 2 "torx" screws.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
CAUTION:
After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
Note
Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.
Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
Note
Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips
The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
w/o AIRBAG:
Position the horn contact plate so that the projecting parts are as shown the illustration.
Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering column assembly.
Install the nut.
Connect the connectors.
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/ AIRBAG)
Support the steering pad with one hand.
Connect the connector to the steering pad.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Connect the horn connector.
Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.
INSTALL NO.3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (w/ AIRBAG)
Install the steering wheel cover lower No.3.
INSTALL NO.2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (w/ AIRBAG)
Install the steering wheel cover lower No.2.
INSPECT STEERING PAD (w/ AIRBAG)
With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
Make sure that the horn sounds.
Tech Tips
If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.
INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/o AIRBAG)
Connect the horn connector.
Install the steering pad with the screw.
CONNECT CABLE TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT