Steering Wheel: Installation

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Install the air bag ground cable.
- Install the Torx screw.
Install the air bag housing.
- Secure the electrical harness.
- Install the Torx bolts and tighten to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
Install the steering wheel switch assembly.
- Connect and secure the electrical connectors.
- Tighten the Torx bolt to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).
- Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand.
Install the upshift and downshift paddle switches.
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
- Tighten to 3 Nm.
- Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand.

CAUTION: Make sure that the arrow on the cassette is centered and pointing vertically prior to the steering wheel installation. On removal of the special tool keep the clockspring cables taught to prevent the cassette moving from the set position. Do not allow the clockspring to unwind. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

Remove the special tool.

CAUTION: Check the alignment arrow is still in the vertical position with the wheels straight ahead to make sure that the directional indicator cancellation is central.

Install the steering wheel.
- Position the electrical harness.
- Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.
Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Driver Air Bag Module information.
Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. Refer to Specifications information.