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Steering Column: Installation

CAUTION: If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) >  ADJUSTMENT  .
  1. Install the grommet to the toe board.
    Fig 1: Locating Toe Board Grommet
    G05343512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the end of the column assembly - steering into the toe board grommet.
  3. Tighten the column assembly - steering installation nut located under the beam COMPL - steering with the tilt lever fixed.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

  4. Connect all connectors located under the beam COMPL - steering.
  5. Connect the horn harness and airbag connector, and install the airbag module.
  6. Install the knee airbag module.
  7. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and OUT.
  8. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Universal Joint >  INSTALLATION   .
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
  9. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > Roll Connector >  ADJUSTMENT  .
  10. Install the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Wheel >  INSTALLATION   .
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