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Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. Set the grommet to toe board.
    Fig 1: Setting Grommet To Toe Board
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  2. Insert the end of steering shaft into toe board grommet.
  3. Tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

  4. Connect all connectors under instrument panel.
  5. Connect the airbag system connector at harness spool.
    NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
  6. Install the lower column cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
  7. Install the universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
  8. Align center of roll connector.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
    CAUTION: Insert the roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage.
  10. Install the airbag module to steering wheel.
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation. Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION , General Description .
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