Lexus NX: Installation

Lexus NX Service Manual / Steering / Steering Column / Steering Column Assembly (for Manual Tilt And Manual Telescopic Steering Column) / Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly when the following conditions are met: 1) The steering wheel is removed, 2) the battery is connected,and 3) the engine switch is on (IG).
Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and electric power steering column sub-assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35.3 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the electric power steering column sub-assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

for Bolt :

36 N·m {367 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

for Nut :

21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not damage the 2 bushings.
Do not line-up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt straight, without applying any force to the bushings.

(b) Connect the 2 connectors and attach the 3 clamps.

Torque:

8.35 N·m {85 kgf·cm, 74 in·lbf}

3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Attach the 3 claws to install a new No. 1 air duct.

NOTICE:

If the No. 1 air duct is reused, it may fall off or abnormal noise may occur. Therefore, make sure to replace with a new one.

4. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

5. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35.3 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

6. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

(a) Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

(b) Install the floor carpet.

7. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Attach the 3 claws to install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

(b) Connect the connectors to the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

10. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Attach the 4 clips, 3 claws and 2 pins to install the upper steering column cover.

11. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Attach the under side craw.

	Install in this Direction (1)
	Install in this Direction (2)

(b) Attach the 2 upper side claws to install the lower steering column cover.

NOTICE:

Attach the claws one by one.
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

12. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

13. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE

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14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

16. PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING

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Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the power switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the auxiliary negative (-) battery terminal. Click here 2. CUSTOMIZE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM (a) Disable the auto tilt away function

Operation Check

OPERATION CHECK INSPECT ASC SYSTEM OPERATION CAUTION: Check for safety before performing any tests. HINT: When the drive mode changes to a mode other than NORMAL, SPORT or CUSTOMIZE*, the simulated engine sound stops. *: Customize mode refers to when the following conditions are set on the multi-dis

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