Steering Wheel Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label point should point straight up.
   Fig 1: Identifying Cable Reel

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2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal cancelling sleeve (B) as shown. Route the airbag connector through the steering wheel and install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the turn signal canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
   Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Hub And Tabs

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3. Install the steering wheel nut (A), and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the cable reel connector. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
   Fig 3: Steering Wheel Nut With Torque Specifications

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4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), and do these tasks:
   • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
   • Make sure the horn and the turn signal switches work properly.
   • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
   • Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
   • Do the steering column position memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
   • Do the steering angle neutral position memorization (see SH-AWD DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH TORQUE MEMORIZATION ).