STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMHUE01
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      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

    2. A01ELTA

      Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJCSE01
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      *1 Bushing

      Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering post assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

    2. A01EL84

      Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not damage the 2 bushings.

      • Do not line up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.

    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.

    4. A01EIRA

      Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector, and then securely push in the lock of the lock lever as shown in the illustration.

    5. A01EJOY

      Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EL1GE01
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      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    2. A01EJWS

      Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01EJJO

      Tighten the clamp.

  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. A01ELSJ

      Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.

    2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.

    3. A01ELBY

      Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.

  6. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMNGE01
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      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    2. While holding the clamp expanded, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and engage the claw.

    3. Return the clamp to its original position.

    4. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

  7. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01EK5A

      Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

    2. A01EJEM

      Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

  8. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01EKV0

      Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

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

  9. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  10. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  11. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR 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.

    3. A01EMI1

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

      Note

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

    4. A01EKJ1E01
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      *1 Alignment Mark

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

  12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK6NE01
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      *1 Matchmark

      Install the steering wheel assembly aligning 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 each connector to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  14. INSTALL STEERING PAD

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  15. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT

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