STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION

Note


  • Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

  • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.


  1. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)


    1. Install the steering wheel heater control assembly to the lower steering wheel boss cover with the 2 screws.

      Torque:
      0.8 N*m  { 9 kgf*cm, 7 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the clamp.

  2. INSTALL LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER


    1. Engage the 4 claws to install the lower steering wheel boss cover to the steering wheel sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not allow the steering heater wire harness to be caught between the lower steering wheel boss cover and the steering wheel sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Steering Heater:


      1. Remove the release paper from new double-sided tape and install the steering heater harness to the lower steering wheel boss cover.

        Note

        Do not touch the adhesive surface of the double-sided tape.

      2. Connect the connector to the steering wheel heater control assembly.

  3. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

  4. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. A01NIH2

      Install the cruise control main switch with the 2 screws as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      2.4 N*m  { 24 kgf*cm, 21 in.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 2 claws and 2 pins to install the steering pad switch assembly to the steering wheel sub-assembly.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

      Torque:
      2.4 N*m  { 24 kgf*cm, 21 in.*lbf }

    3. Engage the clamp to install the connector to the lower steering wheel boss cover.

  6. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  7. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NKO6

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

      Note

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

    4. A01NIE2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Steering Heater
      *B w/ Steering Heater
      *C Type A
      *D Type B
      *a Alignment Mark

      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.

  8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NIURE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a 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. w/ Steering Heater:


      1. Connect the connector.

    4. Connect each connector to the spiral cable.

  9. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  10. INSTALL STEERING PAD

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