Installation

Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal and Installation

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Upper Dashboard Support Gusset

1. Install the upper dashboard support gusset (A).

2. Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam

Special bolt tightening on passenger's side

NOTE:
* Make sure the collar bolts (A) turn easily by hand in the fixed space adjusters (B). Tighten the collar bolts by hand until they engage the fixed space adjusters before reinstalling the dashboard.
* Before reinstalling the dashboard, screw the special bolts (C) into the collar bolts, and check that they turn together. If they do not turn together, replace the special bolts.
* After setting the dashboard/steering hanger beam in the body, install all of the mounting bolts but do not tighten them. First tighten the driver's side bracket bolts to the specified torque. Next, tighten the special bolts to turn the collar bolts. As you tighten the bolts, the collar bolts screw out of the fixed space adjuster until they contact the body. Continue tightening the special bolts to the specified torque.

1. Install the dashboard upper side cover (A). Make sure the hooks (B) snap into place securely.

2. Install the dashboard/steering hanger beam (A).

3. Install the bolts (A, B).

4. Install the special bolts (A).

5. From under the dash, connect the connectors (A).

6. Install the bolts (B, C), and install the ground bolt (D) with a TORX T30 bit.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolts (C) before installation.

7. From under the dash, connect the connectors (A), and install the harness clips (B).

8. With climate control: Connect the aspirator hose (A).

9. Connect the connector (B).

10. From under the dash, install the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

11. From under the dash, connect the connectors (A).

Driver's side

Passenger's side

12. At the A-pillar, connect the connector(s) (A).

3. Steering Column

1. Install the steering column (A).

NOTE: Do not release the lock lever until the steering column is installed. If the lock lever is released before installation, adjust the steering column after installation.

2. Loosely tighten the attaching nuts and bolts.

3. Tighten the attaching nuts and bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.

4. Install the wire harness clips (B) to the steering column.

5. Connect the connectors (C) to the ignition switch (D).

4. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Release

1. Cut the wire (A).

5. Steering Joint - Reconnection

1. Place the rack in the straight ahead driving position.

2. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).

NOTE:
* Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (C).
* Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (D) within the angle.

3. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft.

4. Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).

5. Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.

7. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

6. Steering Joint Cover

1. Install the steering joint cover (A).

7. Combination Switch Body Assembly

1. Install the combination switch body assembly (A).

2. Tighten three screws (B) in the sequence shown.

3. Connect the connectors (A).

4. Connect the connectors (A).

5. Install the clip (B).

8. Lower Column Cover

1. Install the lower column cover (A), then install the screw (B).

2. Turn the steering wheel to the left. Install the screw (A) securing the lower column cover (B) from the front side.

3. Turn the steering wheel to the right. Install the screw securing the lower column cover from the front side.

9. Upper Column Cover

1. Install the upper column cover (A).

2. Install the dashboard meter visor blind cover (A). Make sure the clips (B) and the hook (C) snap into place securely

10. Steering Wheel Assembly

1. Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

2. Center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops.

3. Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

4. Position the steering wheel hub (A) so that it engages the pin (B) of the cable reel.

5. Install the steering wheel (C) on to the steering column shaft.

NOTE: Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

6. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.

7. Connect the connector (B).

8. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.

11. Driver's Airbag

NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed driver's airbag, inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

1. Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel.

2. Tighten the new TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.

NOTE: Make sure the clearance (B) between the steering wheel and the horn pad is the specified value.

3. Connect the driver's airbag inflator connector (A) on the cable reel harness.

4. Connect the horn switch connector (B).

NOTE: After reconnecting the negative cable to the battery, make sure the horn works properly.

5. Install the access panel (C).

12. Glove Box - Move

1. Install the glove box (A). Make sure the glove box stops (B) snap into place securely.

2. Install the glove box damper hook (C).

13. Kick Panel - Both Sides

Driver's side

Passenger's side

1. Install the driver's side kick panel (A) and the passenger's side kick panel (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.

2. Install the front door opening seal (D).

14. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover

1. Connect the connector (A), then install the driver's dashboard lower cover (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.

15. Driver's Dashboard Panel Assembly

1. Connect the connector (A), then install the driver's dashboard panel assembly (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.

16. Passenger's Dashboard Undercover

1. Install the passenger's dashboard undercover (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely, and the pins (C) into the holder (D) securely.

17. Driver's Dashboard Undercover

1. Install the driver's dashboard undercover (A). Make sure the clip (B) snap into place securely, and the pin (C) into the holder (D) securely.

2. Turn the lock knob (E) 90 °.

18. A-Pillar Trim - Check

1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A), along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.

2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:

* To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)

* After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the A-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new one.
* If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

19. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check

Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, quarter pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be 8.0+0/-2.0 mm (0.31+0/-0.08 in). To check the overlap, do this:

1. Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).

2. Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).

3. Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

* If the overlap is 8.0+0/-2.0 mm (0.31+0/-0.08 in), remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.
* If the overlap is more than 8.0 mm (0.31 in), go to step 4.

4. Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to 8.0+0/-2.0 mm (0.31+0/-0.08 in).

5. Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

20. A-Pillar Trim - Both Sides

NOTE: Repeat on the opposite side.

1. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B).

2. Insert the bottom portion of the A-pillar trim (A) into the dashboard (B). Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D) and the other clips (E) into the holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.

NOTE:
* Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
* Do not push too hard on the A-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
* Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

21. Front Door Opening Seal As Needed - Both Sides

1. Install the front door opening seal (A). Make sure the seal is installed securely into the hooks (B).

2. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

22. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection

NOTE: If the battery performance is abnormal, test the battery.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3. Connect the negative cable (B) to the battery.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

23. Shift Cable - Adjustment

1. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R.

NOTE: Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Check that the R position indicator comes on.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Unlock the retainer lock (A).

6. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) clockwise (B) until it stops to create clearance (C) between the socket holder (D) and holder retainer, and push the retainer lock (E) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

7. Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D) in the shift cable bracket (E), then slide the holder into the bracket while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud.

NOTE:
* Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
* When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.

8. Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.

9. Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

* If the shift cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
* If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.

10. Install the shift cable end nut (A).

11. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.

12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

13. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.

14. Shift the shift lever to P.

15. Check that the shift lock works properly.

16. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.

24. Shift Lever Panel (AT)

1. Install the shift lever panel (A). Make sure the clips (B, C) and the hooks (D) snap into place securely.

25. Center Maintenance Cover

1. Install the maintenance cover (A).

26. Center Console

1. Install the center console (A).

2. Connect the connectors (A), and install the clips (B).

3. Install the bolts (A), then install the console box mat (B).

4. Install the bolts (A).

5. Install the bolt (A), then install the center lower cover (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.

27. Center Console Rear Trim

1. Install the center console rear trim (A). Make sure the clips (B) and the hooks (C) snap into place securely.

28. Front Console Cover - Both Sides

Left side

Right side

1. Install the front console covers (A). Make sure the clips (B, C) snap into place securely.

29. Steering After Install - Check

1. After installation, check these items:

* Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
* Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
* Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.

30. HDS DLC - Connection

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

31. DTC - Clear

1. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

32. Confirm Proper SRS Operation

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

33. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization

1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

34. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear

1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.