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Steering Wheel: Installation

  1. Confirm that:
    • The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
    • The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock.
    • Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position.
      NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
      CAUTION: When installing the steering wheel, use care not to damage the steering wheel finish. The wood grain on some steering wheels can be easily marred.
  2. Pull all wires through the larger opening of the hub area on the wheel. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clockspring. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
  3. Install retaining nut, and torque it to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs.).
  4. Route speed control wires through the slots in the steering wheel back cover.
  5. Connect the horn lead wire and the airbag lead wire to the airbag module.
  6. If optional audio control switches are present on the rear of the steering wheel, connect the 4-way connector lead from the clockspring to the steering wheel wiring harness lead. Once connected, place the connector in back cover formation located at the 12 O'clock position.
  7. Install the drivers airbag and torque bolts to 8 N.m (75 in.lbs.).
  8. Connect the speed control wires to the switches and install switches. Torque screws to 1.5 N.m (13 in.lbs.).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL AT THIS TIME. REFER TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
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