Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .

Install the grommet to the toe board.

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Insert the end of the column assembly - steering into the toe board grommet.
Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
Install the switch assembly - combination.
Install the knee airbag module. (Model with knee airbag) Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and OUT.
Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
CAUTION:
- Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>ADJUSTMENT .
Install the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Steering Wheel>INSTALLATION .
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .