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STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Testing and Inspection

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 2 nuts and new bolt.

Torque : 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
When installing the steering column assembly, be careful that the wire harness does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.

(b) Engage the clamp.









(c) Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU.

(1) As shown in the illustration, return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector and securely push in the lock of the lock lever.

(d) Connect the each connector and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.

3. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Pass the steering intermediate shaft assembly through the hole in the body from the inside of the cabin.

(b) Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.









NOTICE:
Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

(c) Install the new bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

(d) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.









NOTICE:
Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

(e) Install the new bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

(f) Engage the 4 claws and install the dust seal.

4. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
* Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
* Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) With the clamp loosened, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.

(b) Engage the claw on the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and tighten the clamp.

(c) Connect the each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

5. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover.

6. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 6 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

(b) Install the 2 screws.

7. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT Installation

8. INSTALL METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

10. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

11. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

(a) Engage the 4 clips and claw to install the instrument side panel.





17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Installation

18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER Installation

19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

Torque : 120 Nm (1220 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)

20. VSC SENSOR NEUTRAL MEMORIZATION

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21. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT

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