Steering Column Assembly: Installation

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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
  Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Tapered-Head Bolts
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2. Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Hole Cover Clamp
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2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column.
3. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column
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4. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link.
5. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the 2 claws to install the air duct.
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolt And Air Duct And Claw Location(s)
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3. Attach the 2 claws and install the wiring harness protector.
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Protector And Claw Location(s)
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INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly
  
  Fig 7: Locating Clamp
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INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH
1. Attach the claw to install the switch
2. Connect the switch connector.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Switch And Claw Location(s)
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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)
1. Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
2. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover And Claw Location(s)
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3. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
  NOTE: Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
4. Install the 3 screws.
  Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)
1. Connect the driver monitor connector
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover And Claw Location(s)
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2. Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
3. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover And Claw Location(s)
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4. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
  NOTE: Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
5. Install the 3 screws.
  Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB- ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 12: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover And Claw Location(s)
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INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly
2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSPECT STEERING PAD
1. Inspect the steering pad (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft Assembly
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INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL SERVICE PLUG GRIP (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- Reset the AUTO TILT AWAY function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).