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: Installation
- When removing, installing or replacing the VDCCM & H/U, VDCCM & H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), 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 .
- Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Assemble the universal joint UPR to the steering column.
Tightening torque:
24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
- Install the bushing (a) to the toe board from the passenger compartment side.
- Insert the end of the column assembly steering into the toe board bushing.CAUTION: Be careful not to insert the universal joint UPR while it is bent, because it may damage the bushing. If the bushing is damaged, be sure to replace it with a new bushing.
- Tighten the column assembly steering installation nut located under the beam steering COMPL with the tilt lever fixed.
Tightening torque:
20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Install the ignition key lock. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
- Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
- Install the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION>UNIVERSAL JOINT LWR .CAUTION:
- Always install the universal joint LWR after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint LWR.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
Tightening torque:
24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
- Install the under cover front.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the column cover assembly and the combination switch assembly.
- 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 .
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 .
- Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the connector, and install the cover LWR driver.
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
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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.
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