Tilt Steering Column: Installation
- Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe board.
- With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
- Connect the airbag system connector at the harness spool.NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
- Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
- Install the universal joint. Refer to
INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.CAUTION:
- Always install the universal joint after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of universal joint to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
- Align the center position of the roll connector. Refer to ROLL CONNECTOR ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the guide hole on lower end of steering wheel surface to prevent damage.