Steering Column Installation

Install the steering column shaft to the universal joint with bolt.
Tighten:

Tighten the steering column shaft securing bolt to the universal joint pinch to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Shaft & Universal Joint
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Install the ignition switch retaining screw.
Tighten:

Tighten the ignition switch retaining screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in.).
Connect the wiring to the ignition switch.
Connect the head amplifier connector, airbag connector and the other connector which are connected to steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Head Amplifier Connector And Airbag Connector
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Install the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
Tighten:

Tighten the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Assembly, Bolts And Nuts
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Install the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL INSTALLATION .
Install the knee bolster. Refer to DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BOLSTER INSTALLATION .
Install the instrument panel under cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION .
Install the steering wheel, turn signal switch lever and wiper switch lever. Refer to this section.

Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel, Trim Panel And Knee Bolster
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Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel.
Tighten:

Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in.).
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Cover Panel Screws
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