Roll Connector: Installation

CAUTION: If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, be sure to perform the following operations.

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

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Install the steering roll connector.
NOTE: Before attaching a new steering roll connector, confirm that the position is in neutral, and snap off the neutral pin.
When reusing the steering roll connector, align the neutral position. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
Install the cover assembly - column.
Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance:

Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.
Perform the neutral position setting of the steering angle sensor. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .