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Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
  1. Install the column assembly steering.
    1. Install the column assembly steering with the tilt lever fixed.
      CAUTION: Never loosen the tilt lever.

      Tightening torque: 

      40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

    2. Connect each connector.
  2. Install the steering lock Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>STEERING LOCK CONTROL MODULE>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Connect the upper side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION:
    • Always connect the universal joint assembly steering after installing the column assembly steering to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly steering.
    • Be sure to observe the tightening torque of the universal joint assembly steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
    • When installing the universal joint assembly steering, make sure it is aligned the same way it was when you removed it.
  4. Install the switch assembly combination. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)>INSTALLATION .
  5. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
  7. Install the column cover assembly.
    1. Attach the claws of the column cover UPR to the switch assembly combination.
    2. Attach the column cover LWR to the column cover UPR, and then secure it with the screws.
    3. Attach the claws of the column cover UPR to the visor assembly LWR.
      NOTE: When installing the components, be careful not to peel off the surface of the column cover UPR.
  8. Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the cover LWR driver OUT and cover LWR driver INN. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the steering wheel assembly, make sure it is aligned the same way it was when you removed it.
    • Check the position of the steering wheel with respect to the straight-ahead position of the vehicle.
  11. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
  12. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the column assembly steering is adjusted.
  13. Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
  14. When the column assembly steering has been replaced, removed or installed, perform steering sensor correction. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT>LIST>STEERING SENSOR REVISION .
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