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 .
- 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.
- Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.
Tightening torque: 20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Install the ignition key lock. (Models without the keyless access with push button start system) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
- Install the steering lock control module. (Models equipped with the keyless access with push button start system) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>STEERING LOCK CONTROL MODULE>REPLACEMENT .
- Install the switch assembly - combination.
- Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .CAUTION:
- Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
- Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
- Install the cover assembly - column.
- Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
- 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.
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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.