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Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION:
  • When removing, installing or replacing the VDC Control Module & H/U, VDC Control Module & H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
  • Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Install the bushing (a) to the toe board from the passenger compartment side.
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  2. Insert the end of the column assembly - steering into the toe board bushing.
  3. Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8ft-lb)

  4. Install the ignition key lock. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Ignition Key Lock>REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the switch assembly - combination.
  6. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  7. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  8. Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
  10. Install the cover assembly - column.
  11. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>ADJUSTMENT .
  12. Install the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8ft-lb)

    Clearance: 

    Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4-6 mm (0.16-0.24in)

  13. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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