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 Wheel: Installation
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to Airbag System>General Description>Caution .
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
- If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)>VDC Control Module And Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>Adjustment>VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode .
- Align the center position of the roll connector. Refer to Airbag System>Roll Connector>Adjustment .
- Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:
Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
Clearance:
Between column cover assembly and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
- Install the driver's airbag module. Refer to Airbag System>Driver's Airbag Module>Installation .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to Repair Contents>Note>Battery . 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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