Tilt Steering Column: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL
- Install the transmission shift switch assembly.
- Push the terminal 1 (horn switch terminal) into the connector.
- Engage the secondary locking device of the connector.
- Install the 2 screws.
- INSTALL NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Install the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL SLIDING YOKE
Temporarily install sliding yoke with the bolt "A".
- INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
- CONNECT HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Connect the heater to register duct with the 2 screws.
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER PAD INSERT
Install the instrument panel lower pad insert with the 3 bolts.
- CONNECT BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
- CONNECT SLIDING YOKE
- Align the matchmarks on the sliding yoke and control valve shaft.
- Install the bolt "A" and "B".
Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 5 screws.
- INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
- INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE
- Install the combination switch with the 3 screws.
- Connect the airbag connector.
- Connect the connectors.
- INSTALL COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS
- Install the column upper cover.
- Install the column lower cover with the 3 screws.
- INSTALL CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
- Connect the connector and install the cluster finish panel.
- Install the 2 screws.
- INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
- Connect the hood lock control cable to the lower finish panel.
- Connect the connectors and install the lower finish panel.
- Install the 3 screws.
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE AND COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD
- Install the cowl side trim board with the clip.
- Install the front door inside scuff plate.
- CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
- Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
- Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
- Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
HINT:
The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
- Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
- Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD NOTE:
- Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones.
- Make sure the wheel pad is installed with the specified torque.
- If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects on the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
- When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and that they are not pinched between other parts.
- Connect the airbag connector.
- Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the Torx screws is caught on the screw case.
- Using a Torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)
- CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT