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STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering column assembly.





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(b) Install the bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.





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HINT
If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

(b) Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.





Bolt - Torque : 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)

Nut - Torque : 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

(c) Engage the 2 wire harness clamps.





(d) Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.

(e) Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.





HINT
As shown in the illustration, securely return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector.

(f) Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.





3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.





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(b) Install the bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

(c) Install the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly to the steering column hole shield.





(d) Tighten the bolt.

4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

5. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using pliers, expand the clamp.





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(b) 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.

(c) Return the clamp to its original position.

(d) Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

6. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.





7. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover to the upper steering column cover.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

(b) Install the 3 screws.

Torque : 2.0 Nm (20 kgf-cm, 18 in-lbf)

(c) Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the instrument panel cluster finish panel to the upper steering column cover.





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8. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Installation of the brake pedal Installation.

9. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

10. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Installation

12. INSTALL STEERING PAD

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Installation of the steering pad Installation.

13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

14. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
* Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
* Reset the auto tilt away function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
16. INSPECT STEERING PAD Installation

17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.