Repair procedures: Installation

Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering wheel.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it affects the number of revolutions of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible to be damaged.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least thirty seconds.
Set the clock spring in center before assembling it to a steering wheel.
1. Turn the clock spring clockwise or counter clockwise until it is locked in center automatically with sound of click.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Clock Spring Clockwise Or Counter Clockwise
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2. Check the orange indicator in the clock spring.
Fig 2: Checking Orange Indicator In Clock Spring
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Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel. (Refer to the Steering System - STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
Secure the Driver Airbag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 10.8 Nm (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Driver Airbag With Mounting Bolts
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Connect the battery negative cable.
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation.
NOTE:
- Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure horn works.