Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the lock lever, tilt the steering column all the way down slide it all the way out, then tighten the lock lever.
Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the specified torque, then tighten the nuts.
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Take care not to let the sliding capsules (B) fall out of position during column installation.
- Tighten the three screws (A) in the sequence shown.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Mounting Bolts Tighten Sequence
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Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Cut the wire holding the lower slide shaft.
Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).
NOTE:
- Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (C).
- Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (D) with the angle.
Fig 2: Identifying Steering Joint Onto Pinion Shaft
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Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the lower steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

Fig 3: Aligning Bolt Hole With Torque Specifications On Steering Joint With Groove
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Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
Install the steering joint cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
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Install the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ) and the driver's airbag (see GLOVE BOX STRIKER REPLACEMENT ).
Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), and check these items:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
After installation, do these checks:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.
Inspect the front toe (see FRONT TOE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).