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Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. Install the grommet to toe board.
    Fig 1: Installing Grommet To Toe Board
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  2. Insert the end of steering shaft into toe board grommet.
  3. With the tilt lever secured, 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 the connectors under instrument panel.
  5. Connect the airbag system connector at the harness spool.
    NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
  6. Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
  7. Install the universal joint. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
  8. Align the center of roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
  9. Install the steering wheel. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >
CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of steering wheel surface to prevent damage.