Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3073

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
7) Remove the screw securing lower steering col-
umn cover.
8) Remove all connectors from steering column.
9) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel
securing steering column.
10) Pull out the steering shaft assembly from hole
on toe board.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the universal joint before re-
moving steering shaft assembly installing bolts
when removing steering shaft assembly or
when lowering it for servicing of other parts.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Set the grommet to toe board.
2) Insert the end of steering shaft into toe board
grommet.
3) Tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under
instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
4) Connect all connectors under instrument panel.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
5) Connect the airbag system connector at harness
spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
6) Install the lower column cover with tilt lever held
in the lowered position.
7) Install the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-27, IN-
STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
8) Align center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-17,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
CAUTION:
Ensure the front wheels are set in straight for-
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ward direction.
9) Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-26, IN-
STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
Set the steering wheel to neutral and install it onto
steering shaft.
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into guide
hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel
to prevent damage. Draw out the airbag system
connector, horn connector and cruise control
connectors from guide hole of steering wheel
lower end.
10) Install the airbag module to steering wheel.
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WARNING:
Always refer to "AirBag System" before per-
forming the service operation. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two screws securing upper steering
column covers, and two screws securing combina-
tion switch, and then remove the related parts.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Insert the combination switch to upper column
shaft, and then install the upper column cover.
Then route the ignition key harness and combina-
tion switch harness between column cover mount-
ing bosses.
Tightening torque:
CAUTION:
Don't overtorque the screw.
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PS-30
1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf-m, 0.9 ft-lb)