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STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): Installation
- INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
- Install the steering column assembly onto the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
- Connect all the connectors and clamp the wire harnesses onto the steering column assembly bracket.
- Install the steering column assembly onto the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 3 bolts.
- INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL (for Automatic Transaxle)
- Apply MP grease No. 2 to the brake pedal bush and its installation surfaces.
- Install the 2 brake pedal bushes, and install the brake pedal with the nut and brake pedal shaft.
Torque: 37 N*m (375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin and its installation point.
- Connect the brake master cylinder push rod clevis to the brake pedal with the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin, install the clip onto the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin, and then install the brake pedal return spring.
- Connect all the connectors and clamp the wire harnesses onto the steering column assembly bracket.
- INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Align the matchmarks on steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 and the steering sliding yoke and provisionally install them with bolt C.
Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and steering gear assembly and install them with bolt B.
Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Tighten bolt A.
Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Align the matchmarks on steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 and the steering sliding yoke and provisionally install them with bolt C.
- INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
- Install the column hole cover plate with the 2 clips.
- Install the floor carpet.
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT
- Align the 2 claws and install the reinforcement instrument panel sub with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT POWER STEERING ECU
- Connect the 2 steering column assembly connectors to the power steering ECU.
- Install the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps onto the side of the power steering ECU.
- Tilt the steering column assembly up and down to make sure that the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness do not interfere with any components.
- INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
- INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO. 1 FINISH PANEL (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable onto the steering column assembly with the clamp
- Connect all the connectors to the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
- INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
- Engage the claw to install the steering column upper cover.
- Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.
- Install the 3 screws.
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel assembly onto the steering column assembly.
- Install the nut.
Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
- Connect all the connectors to the spiral cable.
- INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
- POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT TURNS OFF (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )
- PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (See CALIBRATION )
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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.