Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Confirm that:
a. The front wheels are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
b. The turn signal stalk is in the NEUTRAL position.

CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the shaft.

2. Align the wide mounting spline of the steering wheel (2) with the missing spline area of the steering column shaft (1) and push the wheel onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the back of the wheel and does not bind.
3. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt (4). Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the wiring connector (2) at the clockspring.





5. Install the driver airbag (3) Driver Air Bag - Installation.

WARNING: Do not reconnect the battery without first performing the Airbag System Test procedure Component Tests and General Diagnostics . Failure to perform the Airbag System Test may result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.

6. Reconnect the battery using the Airbag System Test procedure Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
7. Verify vehicle and system operation.