Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION:

Reject and replace steering column if tilt and telescopic adjustment lever is unlocked prior to install and torque to steering cross member.
Do not unlock lever until mounting bolt and steering column assembly middle cross bolt are tightened to specified torque.
Fit bolts by hand to ensure bolts turn smoothly without catching before tightening to specified torque.
Must perform front wheel alignment resetting the steering wheel and toe.

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Unlock the tilt and telescopic adjustment lever, move steering column up and down smoothly without any catching or noise.
Perform steering torque calibration after removal and installation the steering column assembly. Refer to WORK PROCEDURE .
If equipped with MI-PILOT Assist, perform steering torque calibration after replacing or removing and installing the steering column assembly. Refer to WORK PROCEDURE .
Perform alignment resetting the front wheel toe with steering wheel on center. Refer to INSPECTION .
Reset steering angle sensor. Refer to DESCRIPTION .