Tilt Steering Column: Installation

Set the grommet to toe board.

Fig 1: Setting Grommet To Toe Board

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Insert the end of steering shaft into toe board grommet.

With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.

Tightening torque:

25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft -lb)

Connect all connectors under instrument panel.

Connect the airbag system connector at harness spool.

NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.

Install the lower column cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.

Install the universal joint.

Align center of roll connector.

Install the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT: Insert the roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage.

Install the airbag module to steering wheel.

WARNING: Always refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM before performing the service operation.