Warning: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid
personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
• Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this
can damage the steering column.
• Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could
affect the steering column collapse.
Caution: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque. Failure to do so may result in component
damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
4. Install, but do not tighten, the 2
steering column upper support bracket nuts
(1,
2).
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
.
5. Install the 2
steering column lower support bracket bolts
(1,
2) and tighten to 22
N·m (16
lb
ft).
6. Tighten the 2
steering column upper support bracket nuts to 22
N·m (16
lb
ft).
7. Connect any electrical connectors as necessary.
8. Install the left side floor air outlet duct. Refer to
Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
.
9. Install the instrument panel lower trim pad cover. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
.
10. Install the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover to the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover
Replacement
.
11. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to
Steering Angle Sensor Centering
.
Steering
STEERING
0-9
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