Steering Wheel: Installation
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
CAUTION:
If the steering wheel is offset by more than 1 tooth, the turn signal indicator is no longer properly aligned.
CAUTION:
The SRS malfunction indicator lamp must not come on at full steering lock in either direction.
CAUTION:
If the steering wheel is not on straight, offset it by a maximum of 1 tooth, if the difference is greater, check and adjust the front wheel toe-in. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
article.
- Align the recesses of the splines in the steering wheel with the markings on the steering shaft.
- Install the countersunk bolt (1). Tighten to 80 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
- Install the airbag screws (1) on the steering wheel. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.