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Installation [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column hole cover with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Temporarily install the steering sliding with shaft yoke to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft to the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the brake pedal return spring.
    3. Connect the connectors.
  5. INSTALL STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT LOWER DUST COVER (w/ VGRS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD w/o VGRS) 
    1. Align the matchmark on the steering sliding with shaft yoke with the matchmark on the power steering link and install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Tighten the bolt of the steering sliding with shaft yoke closest to the vehicle interior.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Attach the clamp to the No. 1 steering column hole cover.
  9. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Align the matchmark on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft with the matchmark on the power steering link and install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Attach the clamp to the No. 1 steering column hole cover.
  10. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  11. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )

  12. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable.
    2. Connect the connectors.
  13. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column upper cover.
    3. Attach the 4 clips.
    4. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    5. Install the 3 screws.
  14. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column upper cover.
    2. Attach the 4 clips.
    3. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    4. Install the 3 screws.
  15. ADJUST SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

  17. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  18. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
  19. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2014 - ] )

  20. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS) 

    (Refer to CALIBRATION [09/2014 - ] )