Tilt Steering Column: Installation

INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the universal joint and main shaft.
2. Install the universal joint with the bolt.
  1. Torque: 36 N.m (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Temporarily install the hose clamp to the No. 2 column hole cover sub- assembly.
2. Install the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly to the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
Fig 1: Installing No. 2 Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly with No. 2 column hole cover with the bolt "A".
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 column assembly set nuts.
  1. Torque: 26 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the connector.
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PLATE
CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and control valve shaft.
2. Install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly with the bolt "B" and torque the bolt "A".
  1. Torque: 36 N.m (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
  Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
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3. Tighten the hose clamp.
Fig 3: Tightening Hose Clamp
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INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See SPIRAL CABLE )
INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE
1. Install the combination switch with spiral cable with the 3 screws.
2. Connect the airbag connector.
3. Connect the 3 connectors.
INSTALL COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS
Install the column upper and lower covers with the 3 screws.
INSTALL LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT
Install the lower LH instrument panel insert with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL
1. Connect the hood lock control cable.
2. Connect the connector.
3. Install the lower instrument finish panel with the 2 bolts.
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
2. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
3. Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
HINT:

The spiral cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

Fig 4: Aligning Marks
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INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
2. Install the steering wheel with the nut.
  1. Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
3. 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 to the specified torque.
- If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in 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 are not pinched between other parts.
1. Connect the airbag connector.
2. Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw case.
3. Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
  1. Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)
4. Install the steering wheel lower No. 2 and No. 3 covers.
CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

Fig 5: Installing Steering Wheel Pad
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