Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3428

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POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
9) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel
securing the steering column.
10) Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the
hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to remove the universal joint before
removing steering shaft assembly installing
bolts when removing steering shaft assembly
or when lowering it for servicing other parts.
• Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering
column is not secured to the vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Set the grommet to the toe board.
2) Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe
board grommet.
3) With the tilt lever secured, 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 the connectors under the instrument
panel.
5) Connect the airbag system connector at the har-
ness spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
6) Install the lower column cover with the tilt lever
held in the lowered position.
7) Install the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-19, IN-
STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
8) Align the center position of the roll connector.
<Ref. to AB-19, ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
Tilt Steering Column
9) Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-18, IN-
STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on lower end of steering wheel sur-
face to prevent damage.
10) Install the airbag module to the steering wheel.
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming the service operation. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
PS-00040
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two screws securing the upper steer-
ing column covers, and the two screws securing
the combination switch, and then remove related
parts.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Insert the combination switch to the upper col-
umn shaft, and install the upper column cover.
Then route the ignition key harness and combina-
tion switch harness between the column cover
mounting bosses.
Tightening torque:
1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf-m, 0.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the screw.
E: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Measure the overall length of steering column. If
not within specification, replace it.
PS-00041
Standard:
Overall length L
818.7
2. AIRBAG MODEL INSPECTION
WARNING:
Refer to "Airbag System" for airbag inspection
procedure. <Ref. to AB-3, CAUTION, General
Description.>
PS-22
± ±
1.5 mm (32.23 0.059 in)
L
PS-00042