Steering Wheel & Horn Pad R & I: Installation

1. Align reference marks made during removal, and install steering wheel. Install retaining nut on shaft. Tighten retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
2. Connect horn wires and install contact plate. Ensure wires run through center of plate, not underneath it. Install horn switch/center pad assembly on contact plate. Connect negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly

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Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel (Typical)

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1. Align steering wheel and shaft reference marks made during removal. Install steering wheel and retaining nut on shaft.
2. Tighten retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Connect horn switch and cruise control (if equipped) connectors. Connect upper steering column connector and secure CPA. Install driver side air bag module and tighten Torx head screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check steering wheel center point. Activate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING SRS  .

Align reference marks made during removal. Install steering wheel and retaining nut on shaft. Tighten retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install horn pad assembly to steering wheel contact plate.