Steering Column: Installing

-- Engage steering column into assembly aid on mounting bracket.

-- Align steering column to mounting bracket and install.

Fig 1: Mounting Bracket Pins And Steering Column Holes Positioned Toward Each Other

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When doing this, pins -arrows A- of mounting bracket and holes -arrows B- of steering column must be positioned toward each other and inserted into one another.

NOTE:

Only in this way is the correct installation position of steering column to mounting bracket guaranteed.

-- Tighten the bolts -2- on the steering column.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Channel Below Steering Column And Plastic Screws

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Vehicles Equipped with Crash Braces

-- Tighten the bolts -1- on the steering column.

Fig 3: Crash Brace Bolts

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-- Install the clutch pedal crash brace -2- and tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 4: Clutch Pedal Crash Brace, Screws & Brake Pedal Crash Brace

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-- Install the brake pedal crash brace -4- and tighten the bolt -3-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install cable channel -1- beneath steering column.

Fig 5: Locating Cable Channel Below Steering Column And Plastic Screws

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Tabs -arrows- must engage into guide on both sides.

-- Connect universal joint -2- onto steering gear pinion and tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint

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-- Install foot well trim -1- and secure with nuts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Footwell Trim And Nuts

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-- Connect all harness connectors and ground (GND) wires to steering column.

-- Install footwell vent outlets beneath steering column. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the trim panel in the driver side footwell. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Install the cover in the driver side footwell. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install steering column switch. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install steering column switch trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Installing steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .

-- Install airbag in steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .