Roll Connector: Installation

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Before attaching a new roll connector, apply a thin coat of grease contained in the connector onto the areas shown by the arrows.

Fig 1: Identifying Areas To Apply Grease
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Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Airbag module: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
Before installing steering wheel, be sure to adjust the direction of roll connector with steering. Refer to ROLL CONNECTOR .

Tightening torque:

Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance between column cover and steering wheel: 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)