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Steering Wheel: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
  • If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, 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 .
  1. Align the center position of the roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>ADJUSTMENT .
  2. 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)

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