Steering Wheel Installation

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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 two and a half turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

Fig 1: The Arrow Mark On The Cable Reel Label Should Point Straight Up
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Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Positioning The Two Tabs Of The Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
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Install the steering wheel nut (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.

Fig 3: Installing The Steering Wheel Nut
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Connect the cruise control set/resume switch connector (B). Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article).
Check the horn, turn signal canceling and cruise control switches for proper operation.
Reconnect the battery and do the following:
- Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Set the clock.