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To fit

Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-3
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  1. Fit the steering wheel member in place. Fit the main fuse box in its slot at the same time and make sure that the wiring harness comes on the correct side of the steering wheel member.
  2. Insert the pedal bracket retaining bolts but do not tighten them.
  3. Fit the steering wheel member's retaining bolts and tighten them, starting at the A pillars.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft). 

  4. Tighten the pedal bracket bolts.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft). 

  5. Fit the main fuse box retaining bolts and tighten them.
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Fuse Box Retaining Bolts
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  6. Fit the steady bar between the steering wheel member supports.
  7. Position the steering column shaft on the steering gear and tighten the pinch bolt holding them together. Make sure that the steering gear bolt fits in the groove on the pinion shaft.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 7-9
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    WARNING: Under no circumstances  should the steering column shaft be separated or taken apart.

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (25 lbf ft). 

  8. Tighten the steering column assembly's upper retaining bolts.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft). 

  9. Tighten the steering column assembly's lower retaining bolt.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft). 

  10. Fit the knee shield under the steering column assembly while running the wiring harness for the steering wheel stalk switches along the top of the knee shield at the same time.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 10-11
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  11. Fit the knee shield on the passenger side (certain cars).
  12. Fit the wiring harness in place and tighten the guide rail.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 12-14
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  13. Fasten the wiring harness to the steering wheel member with cable ties.
  14. Tighten all ground connections on the steering wheel member.
  15. Refit the air duct on the right-hand and left-hand sides.
    Fig 6: Identifying Air Duct On Right And Left Sides
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  16. Fit the dashboard.