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Steering Column
Service Precaution
WARNING: S A F E T Y P R ECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL
AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY±PRODUCT
OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE
POWDER ON THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS
HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, AND WASH YOUR
HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER
AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: W H E N C A R RY I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVER
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE. IN
THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THE
BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE
OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE,
ALWAYS FACE BAG AND TRIM COVER UP, AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A STEERING
COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL
WITH THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND
COLUMN VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT
A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: In the event deployment has occurred, inspect
coil assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting or
any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil has
been damaged, replace it.
Removal
1. Disable the SRS. (Refer to ªDisabling The SRSº in
this section.)
2. Remove the air bag assembly (4) from steering wheel
(2) by removing two bolts (5). Lift air bag assembly
out of steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the 2±pin yellow connector (7) and
remove air bag assembly.
4. Disconnect horn lead connector (8).
5. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut (3).
6. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel and removing wheel with
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7. Apply a setting mark (6) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their
original position.
8. Feed wiring though the wheel and remove wheel.9. Remove the steering lower cover.
10. Remove the driver knee bolster assembly.
11. Remove the steering column cover (1).
12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (10)
located at the base of steering column.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil (9).
NOTE: S R S c o i l i s a p a r t o f combination switch
assembly, which cannot be replaced separately.
Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the
combination switch assembly.
14. Remove the snap ring.
15. Remove the cushion rubber.
16. Disconnect shift lock cable (A/T only)
17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector (12)
located base of steering column.
18. Remove steering lock cylinder assembly (11).
19. Remove steering column assembly (13).
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Installation
1. Install the steering column assembly (13) and align
the setting marks on the universal joint and steering
shaft made during removal.
2. Tighten the steering column fixing bolts (dash panel
side) to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N´m (14 lb ft)
3. Tighten the steering column fixing nuts (Cross beam)
to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N´m (14 lb ft)
4. Tighten the universal joint to the specified torque.
Torque: 31 N´m (23 lb ft)
5. Install steering lock cylinder assembly (11).
6. Connect shift lock cable (For A/T)
7. Install cushion rubber.
8. Install snap ring.
9. Install the combination switch assembly with SRS coil
(9).
10. Connect the wiring harness connector (10) located on
the base of steering column.
11. Turn the SRS coil clockwise to full, return about 3
turns and align the neutral mark.
CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil clockwise to
full, stop turning if resistance is felt. Further forced
turning may damage the cable in the SRS coil.
12. Install steering column cover (1).
CAUTION: When installing the steering column
cover, be sure to wire (through each harness) as
illustrated so that the harnesses starter switch,
combination switch and SRS coil may not catch
wiring.
13. Install the steering wheel (2) and align the setting
marks (6).
14. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut (3) to the
specified torque.
Torque: 34 N´m (25 lb ft)
15. Connect horn lead (8).
16. Connect air Bag wiring harness connector (7).
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air bag to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.17. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts (5)
to specified sequence as shown in figure.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (78 lb in)
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle and difference model year air bag
assembly.
The air bag assembly has identification colors on the
bar code label as follows.
Light blue color for driver air bag assembly.
Light blue color for passenger air bag assembly.
Use only the air bag assembly for ªUPº.
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18. Enable the SRS (Refer to ªEnabling The SRSº in this
section.)
