Removal And Installation < 2.4L Engine >: Notes

CAUTION:

Before replacing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module assembly, always refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS , and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring P.52B-439. Also, position the front wheels in a straight ahead direction, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage, making the SRS (air bag) inoperative, and it may cause a serious injury to the driver.
The parts indicated by * are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
After installation, perform calibration to make ASC-ECU learn the neutral position of the steering wheel sensor. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION .

Fig 1: Crossmember Removal And Installation With Torque Specifications - 2.4L Engine

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