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Installation [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
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    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35.3 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      for Nut 

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      for Bolt 

      Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 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 straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
    2. Connect the connectors and attach the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
    3. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.35 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35.3 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]

  6. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the floor carpet.
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - ]

  8. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2016 - ]

  9. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
    2. Connect the connectors to the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  10. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Attach the 4 clips, 3 claws and 2 pins to install the upper steering column cover.
    2. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
    3. Attach the 3 claws.
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ] 

  12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ] ).

  14. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT 

    Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2012 - ]

  15. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2012 - ]