Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
Install the bolt.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle RHD)
Install the steering column protector to the steering column assembly with the bolt.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Collar |
| *2 | Bushing |
Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
Tech Tips
If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Note
Do not damage the 2 bushings.
Do not line-up the bolt hole by prying on the bushings. Only install the bolt straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
Connect the connector and attach the connector clamp.
Install the bolt.
Connect the power steering ECU connector.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
Install the bolt.
INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the nut to the brake pedal support sub-assembly.
| *A | for LHD |
| *B | for RHD |
Install the brake pedal support sub-assembly with the 4 nuts. Tighten the 4 nuts uniformly in alphabetical order.
| *A | for LHD |
| *B | for RHD |
Install the brake pedal support sub-assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the bolt.
INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly Click here.
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the upper instrument panel sub-assembly Click here.
INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
Install the floor carpet.
INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Clamp |
| *2 | Claw |
Using pliers, pinch the clamp and attach the claw to install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
Connect the connectors to the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note
If the steering column cover is installed in an incorrect order, it will not be possible to assemble the steering column cover.
Attach the claw and 2 pins to install the upper steering column cover.
INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Attach the 2 claws and install the steering column lower cover as shown in the illustration.
Attach the 4 claws.
Attach the claw.
Tech Tips
Press the area around the claw to attach it.
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the cable 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.
Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.
Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips
The spiral cable can be rotated approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSTALL STEERING PAD
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.
Attach the 2 springs to install the steering pad.
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
Check the SRS warning light Click here.