STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. w/o Smart Entry and Start System
  1. With the clamp loose, install the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly to the steering column assembly.
  2. Attach the claw of the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly to the steering column assembly and secure the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly with the clamp.
2. w/ Smart Entry and Start System
  1. Attach the 2 claws and install the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly to the steering column assembly.

INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER

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*1	Column Tube
*a	Front of Vehicle
*b	Insert into the cutout of the column tube so that the claw of the steering column upper cover does not break
*c	Lower the backside of the steering column upper cover

Install the steering column upper cover to the steering column assembly.

INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Temporarily install the steering column assembly with the 3 bolts.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
3. Temporarily install the bolt.
4. Tighten the 3 bolts on the steering column assembly.
  
  Torque:
  
  21 N*m { 214 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }
5. Tighten the bolt on the No.2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Torque:
  
  36 N*m { 367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Ensure that the steering column assembly is in the lowermost tilt position.
6. Connect the connectors and clamp the wire harness to the steering column assembly bracket.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
1. Install the steering column hole cover with the 3 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.0 N*m { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL
1. Connect the fuel lid lock control cable and bonnet (hood) control cable assembly to the instrument panel finish lower.
2. Attach the 4 clips to install the instrument panel finish panel lower.
3. Install the 2 clips.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
1. Engage the 4 claws to install the steering column lower cover to the steering column upper cover.
2. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T25), tighten the 2 screws.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
1. Install the 4 guide pins install the No. 2 steering column lower cover.
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Note

Do not adjust the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
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. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Alignment Mark
  
  *2 Flat Cable
  
  Check if the spiral cable sub-assembly is centered.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  When the spiral cable sub-assembly is centered, the alignment marks are aligned and the flat cable shown in the illustration is visible.
4. If the spiral cable sub-assembly is not centered, center it.
  1. Text in Illustration
    
    *1 Interlock
    
    While pushing on the interlock indicated in the illustration, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
    Note
    
    When rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.
    
    Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly using the airbag wire harness.
  2. Text in Illustration
    
    *1 Interlock
    
    While pushing on the interlock indicated, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to the position where the flat cable is visible.
    Note
    
    When rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.
    
    Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly using the airbag wire harness.
    Tech Tips
    
    The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering column assembly.
2. Install the steering wheel set nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
3. Connect the connectors.
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSTALL STEERING PAD COVER LH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)
1. Install the 3 guide pins and screw, install the steering pad cover LH.
INSTALL STEERING PAD COVER RH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)

Tech Tips

Refer to the step "STEERING PAD COVER LH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)".
INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
1. Attach the 2 pins and guide to install the steering pad switch LH.
2. Install the screw.
3. Connect each connector.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)
1. Install the 3 guide pins and screw, install the No. 2 steering wheel ornament.
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)

Tech Tips

Refer to the step "INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)".
INSPECT STEERING PAD (w/ Airbag System)
1. 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, small cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
2. Make sure that the horn sounds.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.
INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/ Airbag System)

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INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/o Airbag System)
1. Connect the horn connector.
2. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 screws.
  
  Torque:
  
  1.5 N*m { 15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf }
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

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PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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*1	Alignment Mark
*2	Flat Cable