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Steering Wheel: Installing

-- Place the steering wheel on the steering column.

-- Center markings for steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.

Fig 1: Center Markings For Steering Wheel And Steering Column Must Align
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-- Guide connector terminal for Steering Angle Sensor -G85- into provided opening in steering wheel base.

-- Connect the connector -1- for the Steering Angle Sensor -G85-.

-- Secure the steering wheel with the new bolt -2-.

Tightening Specification 

Component Tightening Specification
Steering wheel to steering column
  • Always replace screw.
30 Nm + 90° additional turn