− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering main
shaft assembly.
(b) Torque the wheel set nut.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(c) Connect the airbag connector.
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
Make sure that the pad is installed to the specified
torque.
If the pad has been dropped, or there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case or connector, re-
place the wheel pad with a new one.
When installing the pad, take care that the wiring
does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched
between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the pad after confirming that the circumference
groove of the torx screws are caught on the screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)
(d) Install the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
18. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
