Steering Column Assembly (For Power Tilt And Power Telescopic) Installation

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering main shaft.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

26 N*m{260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.

Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield.

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.

Temporarily install the bolt.

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the bolt.

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

Install bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering gear assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.

Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

Engage the claw to install the tilt and telescopic switch.

Connect the connector.

Engage the claw to install the steering column cover upper.

Engage the 4 clips to install the steering column cover upper onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column cover lower.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

Install the 3 screws.

Torque:

2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}

Check that the engine switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION:

After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.

Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable with spiral sensor by the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.

Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Torque:

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

Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct.

Connect the connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Install the driver side knee airbag assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connectors.

Engage the 7 clips and install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

Connect the connectors.

Insert the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly into the guide as shown in the illustration.

Engage the 2 claws.

Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <E>.

Engage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then install the side instrument panel LH.

With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

1. Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
   

Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT:

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system (Click here).

Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Connect the horn connector.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}

Install the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

Install the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.