Steering wheel
Components Removal / installation
STEERING COLUMN
STEERING WHEEL
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
1. Correct handling and precautions for operation
WARNING:
As this maintenance procedure may have an effect on the SRS airbag system, be sure to check the SRS airbag system precautions before commencing work. (Refer to 
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)2. Confirm that the front tires are in the straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
WARNING:
As the airbag and pretensioner system is equipped with a backup power supply, if you start work within 60 seconds of disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may accidently deploy.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the moldings, please completely wind down both the driver's and passenger's door windows.
4. Removal of the driver‘s airbag module (Refer to )
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5. Removal of the steering wheel ASSY
6. Removal of the transmission shift switch (with paddle shifter) (Refer to )
)7. Removal of the cruise control main switch. (Refer to )
)DISASSEMBLY
1. Removal of the steering shake damper
(1) Undo the two screws to remove the steering shake damper from the steering wheel ASSY.
2. Removal of the steering wheel boss cover LWR
(1) Remove the two screws.
(2) Unhook the two tabs to remove the steering wheel boss cover LWR from the steering wheel ASSY.
3. Removal of the steering wheel ornament No.1
(1) Unhook the two tabs and the guide to remove the steering wheel ornament No.1 from the steering wheel ASSY.
ASSEMBLY
1. Installation of the steering wheel ornament No.1
(1) Engage the two tabs and the guide and install the steering wheel ornament No.1 onto the steering wheel ASSY.
2. Installation of the steering wheel boss cover LWR
(1) Engage the two tabs and install the steering wheel boss cover LWR onto the steering wheel ASSY.
(2) Install the two screws.
3. Installation of the steering shake damper
(1) Install the steering shake damper onto the steering wheel ASSY and fasten the two screws.
INSTALLATION
1. Confirm that the front tires are in the straight-ahead position.
2. Steering roll connector centering (Refer to )
)3. Installation of the cruise control main switch (Refer to )
)4. Installation of the transmission shift switch (with paddle shifter) (Refer to )
)5. Installation of the steering wheel ASSY
(1) Line up the alignment marks and install the steering wheel ASSY onto the steering column ASSY.
(2) Install the nut.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=39N·m
{
398kgf·cm}
{28.8ft·lbf}
(3) Connect each connector to the steering roll connector.
6. Installation of the driver‘s airbag module (Refer to )
)7. Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.0N·m
{
61kgf·cm}
{4.4ft·lbf}
8. Confirm the steering wheel ASSY center position.
9. VDC sensor mid point setting (Refer to )
)10. Inspect the airbag warning light. (Refer to )
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