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Component Location
lndex
Powar Siooring:
NOTE:
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It an intact airbag ass€mbly has been r€moved from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during
transit. storage or service, it should be doploy€d (see section 23).
Before removing tho gearbox, remove ths ignition key to keep the steering shaft Jrom turning.
After installing the gearbox, check ths whe€l alignment and adiust if necessary.
CAUTION:
. All SRS aloctricll wiring h!m!|$a rrc covcred with
yrllow in3uhtion.
. 8€for€ disconnocling lny ptrt ol thc SRS wiro h!r'
ne*r, connect thc lhort conncctor{3l.
. Rcplsce lhc ontira ttfact d SRS harnccc a$embly il
it hs3 !n oprn circuh 01 dtm!9.d wiring.
SIEERING COLUiINRemoval, page 17-28Inspection, pago 17-30Installation, p6ge 17-31rcNMON SwlTCHSee s6ction 23
STEERII{G GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, pag.11-21
Removal, pags 17-45Diossombly, page 17-{8Bea65€mbly, page 17-53Installation, page 17-63
POWEN STEERING PUMPPump Beft Inspoction. page 17-2OPump Eeft Adjustm6nl, pago 17-2OPump Pressurg Ch€ck, page 17-22Removai, p6go 17-35Disassembly, p3gs 17-35Reassombly, psge l7-40lnstallation, page 17-44
STEERING WHEELRemoval. page 17-24Oisassembly/Reassembly, pageInstallation, page 17-2617-25
TIE'ROD END BALL JOINTBall Joint Eoot Replacement, page 17-63
17-3
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Steering Wheel
Removal
Airbag Removal
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnosses are covered with
yellow insulation.
. Before disconnecting any part oI the SRS wiro har-
ness, connect the 3hort connector{g}.
. Replace the entire sffected SRS harness assembly it
it has an opon circuit or damaged wiring.
17-24
1.
AIRBAGCONNECTOR
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
Disconnect the negative and positive cable from the
battery.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel
lower cover, then remove the shon connector.
Disconnect the connector between the airbag and
cable reel.
Connect the shon connector to the airbag side of
the connector.
Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume
switch cover.
Remove the TORX@ T30 bit bolts then remove the
airbag assembly.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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5. Install the airbag assembly with new TORXo bolts.
TORXO BOLTS10 N.m {1.0 kgf'm.7 lbf ftl
Disconnect the short connector trom the airbag con-
nector.
Connect the airbag 3-P connector and cable reel 3-P
connector.
Attach the short connector on the access panel. and
install the access panel on the steering lower cover.
CABLE REEI-CONNECTOR
7.
YELLOW GEAR TOOTH
ALIGNMENT MARK
10.
Connect the battery positive terminal and th€n con-
nect the nsgative terminal.
After installing the sirbag assembly, confirm proper
system opera(on:
. Turn the ignition to ll: the instrum€nt pan6l SRS
indicator light should come on for about 6 sec-
onds and then go off,
. Confirm operation of horn buttons.
. Confirm oDeration of cruise control sevresume
switches.
a Turn the steering wheel countetclockwise and
make su.e the yellow gear tooth still lines up
with the alignment mark.
17-27
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Steering Golumn
Removal
LOWER COVER
Remove the column covers
screws.
CAUTION:
. All SRS el€ctrical wiring hlrnesses are coversd withyollow insuhtion.
. Bctore dieconnocting any part ol tho SRS wiro h!r-
nesa, connoct the thort connector (s).
. Roplace tho ontire aftected SRS harness asr€mbly if
it has !n open circuit or d!mlgod wiring.
Remove the airbag assembly and steering wheel
.(see page 17-25).
Remove the lower cover.
Remove the driver's knee bolster.
by re mov in g the
17-2A
scREws
5. Remove the connector holder and disconnect the
SRS main harness from the cable reel wire ha.ness
at the under side ot the column bracket.
HARNESS
Remove the cable reel and turn signal canceling
steeve.
Remove the combination switch from the steering
column by disconnecting the connectors,
TURN SIGNAL CANCELINGSlTEVE
COMA|NANON SW]TCH
7.
CABI..E REEL
STEERING COLUMN
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Steering Column
Installation (cont'dl
Finaltorque:22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring hrrnossos are covgrod wilhyellow insulation,
. When disconn€cting the SRS wire harness, installthe short connector on the airbag. th€n dbconnoct
the wire harness.
. Replaca the entire alfected SRS harness assembly if
there is an open circuit or damage to tho wiring.
1. Slip the upper end of the steering joint onto the col-
umn shaft {line up the bolt hole with the flat on the
shaft), and loosely install the upper steering joint
bolt.
UPPER STEERING JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withflat on shaft.
STEERINGJOINT
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft. Line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft) and loosely jnstallthe lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt. is
securely in the groove in the steering gearbox
pinion.
. Before tightening the steering joint bolts, pull on
the sleering joint to make sure that the steeringjoint is fully seated.
LOWER STEERING JOINT BOLTFin6ltoroue:22 N.m {2.2 kgt m. 15 lbf.ftl
17 -32
Install the steering column with the flange nuts,then installthe column holder and flange bolts.
Tighten the upper and lower steering joint boltsloosely installed in steD 2,
FLANGE BOLTS22 N.m12.2 ksi.m, 16 tbtftl
Install the steering joint cover with the clamps andclip.
CLIP
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7.
Connect the ignition switch wire connectors to the
under-dash fuse/relav box.
Install the combination switch and turn signal can-
celing sleeve onto the steering column.
NOTE: Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched
by any parts when installing the combination
switch.
TURN SIGNAL CANCELINGSLEEVE
Install the cable reel onto the steering column, then
connect the SRS main harness and cable reel wiro
harness and install the connector holder.
NOTE: Align the slot in the cable reel with the pro-
jection on the canceling sleeve.
coMatNATroN swncH
UPPER COLUMN COVER
9. Installthe column covers.
scREws
lnstall the driver's knee bolster.
lnstall the lower cover.
Installthe steering wheel {see page '17-26).
10.
11.
't2.
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lnstallation
CAUTION; BG Glrc{ul not io bcnd or drm8go tho piping
whcn in3tllling tho gea.box.
1. Before installing the gearbox, slide the rack all the
way to right.
2. Pass the right side of the steering gearbox above
and through the right side of the rear beam.
3. Hold the steering gearbox and slide the rack all the
wav to the left.
4. Raise the left side of the steering gearbox above
and through the left side of the rear beam.
5. Install the pinion shaft grommet and insert the pin-
ion shaft up through the bulkhead.
NOTE: Align the tab on the pinion shaft grommet
with the slot in the valve bodv.
6. Install and tighten the gearbox mounting bolts.
NOTE: After installing the gearbox, check the air
hose connactions for interference with adjacent
pans.
58 N.m 15.9 kg[.m, $ lbl.ftl
TAA
38 N m 13.9 kgl.m, 28 lbt.ftl
17-63
YELLOW GEAR TOOTH
7.Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Make sure that the cable reel of the SRS is centered
as follows:
. Turn the steering wheel left approx. 150 degrees,
to check the cable reel position with indicator.
. lfthe cable reel is centered. the yellow gear tooth
lines up with the alignment mark on the cover.
. Return the steering wheel right approx. 150
degrees to position the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position.
ALIGNMEi'IT MARK
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and tighten the lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Connect the steering shaft and pinion with the
cable reel and steering rack centered.
. Be sure that the lower steering ioint bolt is se-
curely in the groove in the steering gearbox pin-
ion.
. lf the steering wheel and rack are not centeted,
reposition the serralions at lower end of the
steering joint.
(cont'dl
22 N.m 12.2 kgi.m, 16lbf.ftlLOWER BOLT
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Rear Window
Removal
Hatchback
CAUTION;
a Use covsrs to avoid damaging tho interior.
a Wear gloves to romove and install the glass.
a Do not damags the defroster grid linss.
a Tako care not scratch th€ raar window molding,
1. To remove the rear window. first remove the:a Rear shelt (see page 20-91)
a Hatch side trim and hatch trim panel (see page
20-146)
. High mount brake light (see section 23)a Rear wiper and wiper motor (see section 231
2. Remove the rear window trim and disconnect the
connectors.
3. Apply protective tape to the inner and outer edges
of the hatch.
Using an awl. make a hole th.ough the adhesive trom
the inside. at the top ot the hatch. Push piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end a.ound a piece
of wood.
CONNECTOR
MOLOING
4.With a helper on the outside, pullthe piano wire back
and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the adhesive the along the top and the sides
oJ the rear window.
CAUTION: Hold ths piano wire as clos€ to the roat
window as possible to prevont damage to the body
and molding.
PROTECTIVE TAPE
Cut the adhesive with a knife at the bottom of the
aear window.
NOTE: Do not use piano wire in this area.
6. Carefully remove the rear window.
NOTE: Replace the fasteners with new ones
whenever the rear window has been removed.
PROTECTIVE TAPE
20-61