INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)
INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)
Steering Column Assembly (For Power Tilt And Power Telescopic Steering Column) -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
1. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT |
Align the part of the dust cover labeled A with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft, and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering link assembly.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark
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Install the bolt.
- Torque:
- 35 N*m{357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS) |
Install the 4 bolts and nut.
- Torque:
- 5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or extend it excessively. if it is extended excessively, return it to its original position.
3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS) |
Install the 4 bolts and nut.
- Torque:
- 5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or extend it excessively. if it is extended excessively, return it to its original position.
- HINT:
- Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the inside of the vehicle.
Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover.
4. CONNECT STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
Make sure that the power steering link assembly is centered.
Install the steering actuator assembly.
If installing a new steering actuator assembly:
Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the upper surface of the spiral case facing down.- NOTICE:
- Do not pull out the center lock pin.
If reinstalling the removed steering actuator assembly:
- Slowly turn the spiral case clockwise until it locks.
- Turn the spiral case two turns counterclockwise from the lock position.
- Align the slit of the sliding yoke with the alignment mark (▲).
- Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the upper surface of the spiral case facing down.
- Slowly turn the spiral case clockwise until it locks.
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Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering actuator.
- NOTICE:
- Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or turn it excessively. If it is turned excessively, return it to its original position.
- Do not turn the actuator body and the spiral case.
- HINT:
- Install the steering actuator from the inside of the vehicle.
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Install the bolt.
- Torque:
- 35 N*m{357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}
Using needle nose pliers, lock the clamp to the steering column hole cover to install it.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful when performing the operation as the clamp may not lock if the claws of the clamp are deformed.
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Move the lock in the direction of the arrow and connect the steering actuator connector.
- HINT:
- When a new actuator is installed, remove the center lock pin.
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Connect the connector.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
Install the 4 nuts and steering column.
- Torque:
- 26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}
w/ VGRS:
Align the matchmarks on the steering column and steering actuator assembly.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark Install the bolt.
- Torque:
- 35 N*m{357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}
w/o VGRS:
Align the matchmarks on the steering column and steering intermediate shaft.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark Install the bolt.
- Torque:
- 35 N*m{357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}
6. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.
Install the clip.
7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS |
Attach the 2 claws and 2 harness clamps and connect the wire harness protector and wire harness.
8. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag) |
9. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag) |
10. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 3 claws to install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
Connect connectors to the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
11. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
Attach the 2 guide pin and claw.
Attach the 4 clips and 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover onto the meter hood spacer.
12. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
Attach the 4 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
- NOTICE:
- Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
Install the 3 screws.
- Torque:
- 1.5 N*m{15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf}
13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
14. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- Reset the AUTO TILT AWAY function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter (Click here).
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT |
18. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS) |