Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no grease is on the mating surface of the steering gearbox and the front subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any grease from the bolt holes.
Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the lug portion (B) in the pinion shaft grommet to the steering gearbox.
Place the steering gearbox (A) on the front subframe (B).
Loosely install the stiffener plates (C), and new gearbox mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Turn the lip of the pinion shaft grommet to ease installation.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components
Your airbag system includes:
• Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is
stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front ...
Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night positio ...
Playing a USB Flash Drive
■Connecting a USB Flash Drive
1. Unclip the USB connector in the center console and loosen the adapter
cable.
2. Install the USB flash drive to the USB connector.
• Do not use an extens ...