Steering Column Assembly (For Hatchback) Installation

Install the steering column assembly onto the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 2 nuts and a new bolt.

Torque:

25 N*m{255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Be sure there is no interference around the wire harness.

Connect all the connectors and clamp the wire harnesses onto the steering column assembly bracket.

Install the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.

Connect the 2 steering column assembly connectors to the power steering ECU assembly.

Tighten the bolt C while aligning the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly with the position D as shown in the illustration.

Standard D:

18.5 to 19.7 mm

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering gear assembly.

HINT:

When the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly is replaced with a new one, it has no matchmarks, so install it while the head of the bolt B faces the back of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

Install bolt B.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Tighten bolt A.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

Install the floor carpet.

Install the combination switch assembly onto the steering column assembly with the clamp.

Connect all the connectors to the combination switch assembly.

Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

Engage the 4 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

Install the 3 screws.

Align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel assembly onto the steering column assembly.

Install the nut.

Torque:

50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Connect all the connectors to the spiral cable.