STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW


    1. A015ZMA

      Install the 2 steering wheel pad attaching screws to the lower steering wheel boss cover.

  2. INSTALL LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER


    1. A015ZCA

      Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering wheel boss cover to the steering wheel sub-assembly.

    2. A0161IF

      Install the 2 screws.

  3. INSTALL SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH


    1. A015ZOUE02

      Install the 2 shift paddle switches and 2 brackets with the 4 screws.

      Torque:
      1.7 N*m  { 17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Make sure that the brackets are securely installed.

    2. A015ZAJE02

      Connect the 2 switch wire connectors to the shift paddle switches.

    3. A01630RE01

      Install the connector to the steering wheel assembly.

    4. Install the clamp to the steering wheel assembly.

  4. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

  5. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH

    A0161BP

    1. Install the cruise control main switch with the 2 screws.

    2. Connect the connector.

  6. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161GT

      Engage the 2 claws and install the steering pad switch.

    2. Install the screw.

    3. A0160WI

      Engage the 2 claws and install the steering pad switch.

    4. Install the screw.

    5. Connect the connector to the spiral cable.

    6. A0161WI

      Connect the cruise connector and install the connector clamp.

  7. INSTALL STEERING SHAKE DAMPER


    1. A015Z4Y

      Install the steering shake damper to the steering wheel assembly.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

  8. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  9. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

    3. A01602L

      Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

    4. A015YXZE04

      Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable 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.

  10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YNDE01

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

    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  11. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the engine 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. A015YZ8

      Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

      Note


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

      • Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.

    4. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

    5. Confirm that the circumference groove of each "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

    6. A01600XE01

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

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

  12. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A015ZUQ

      Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.

  13. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A0160QU

      Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.

  14. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.

    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  16. INSPECT STEERING PAD


    1. A016181

      With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, replace the steering pad with a new one:


      • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

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

  17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here.