Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation
- INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
- Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
- Connect all the connectors and engage all the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
- Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
- CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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- INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using pliers, expand the clamp.
- While holding the clamp expanded, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and engage the claw.
- Return the clamp to its original position.
- Connect all the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
- INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
- Engage the 3 claws and install the upper steering column cover.
- INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
- Engage the 2 claws and install the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
- Engage the 3 claws and install the lower steering column cover.
HINT:
Press the area around the claw to engage it.
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL STEERING PAD . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
- INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
- INSTALL KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
- INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 32
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side as for the RH side. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 35 .
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side as for the RH side. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 37 .
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
- PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING
Refer to REGISTRATION
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
