Steering Column Assembly: Installation

INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
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  *1 Matchmark
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
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2. Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
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INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering post assembly.
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  *1 Bushing
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bushing
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  HINT:
  
  If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the 2 bushings.
  - Do not line up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
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4. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
  HINT:
  
  Return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector, and then securely push in the lock of the lock lever as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Power Steering ECU Assembly
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5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
Fig 6: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
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  *1 Matchmark
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
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2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 8: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
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3. Tighten the clamp.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

Fig 9: Identifying Clamp Position
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INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
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3. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.
Fig 11: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
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INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Using pliers, expand the clamp.

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*1	Clamp
*2	Claw

Fig 12: Identifying Clamp And Claw

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*1	Clamp
*2	Claw

While holding the clamp expanded, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and engage the claw.
Return the clamp to its original position.
Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Clips And Guides
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2. Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
Fig 14: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw
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INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
2. Install the 2 screws.
Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)

Fig 15: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
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INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to Installation of the knee airbag assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
KEY REGISTRATION (w/ Smart Key System)
1. When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration (See REGISTRATION ).
INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT
1. When replacing the steering column assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point (See CALIBRATION ).
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).