STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY(for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01X9WN

      Remove the 3 screws.

      Tech Tips

      Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01X4HI

      Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

  3. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Detach the 4 clips.

    2. A01X3DJ

      Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

  4. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the driver side knee airbag assembly Click here.

  5. INSPECT TILT MOTOR


    1. Inspect the tilt motor.


      1. Disconnect connector A from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

      2. A01X5RDE06
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        *1 Connector A
        *a

        Front view of wire harness connector

        (to Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU)

        Apply battery voltage to the tilt motor connector, and check the steering wheel tilt operation.

        OK
        Measurement Condition Specified Condition

        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10 (TIM+)

        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1(TIM-)

        		 Steering wheel tilts up
      3. A01X5RDE06
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Connector A
        *a

        Front view of wire harness connector

        (to Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU)

        Apply battery voltage to the tilt motor connector, and check the steering wheel tilt operation.

        OK
        Measurement Condition Specified Condition

        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1 (TIM-)

        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 10 (TIM+)

        		 Steering wheel tilts down

        If the steering wheel does not tilt down, replace the steering column assembly.

  6. INSPECT TELESCOPIC MOTOR


    1. Inspect the telescopic motor.


      1. Disconnect connector B from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

      2. A01X6B4E05
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Connector B
        *a

        Front view of wire harness connector

        (to Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU)

        Apply battery voltage to the telescopic motor connector, and check the steering column operation.

        OK
        Measurement Condition Specified Condition

        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 2 (TEM+)

        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 6 (TEM-)

        		 Steering column contracts
      3. A01X6B4E05
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Connector B
        *a

        Front view of wire harness connector

        (to Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU)

        Apply battery voltage to the telescopic motor connector, and check the steering column operation.

        OK
        Measurement Condition Specified Condition

        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 6 (TEM-)

        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 2 (TEM+)

        		 Steering column extends

        If the steering column operation does not match the specified condition, replace the steering column.

  7. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Install driver side knee airbag assembly Click here.

  8. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01X4HI

      Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

  9. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01X3DJ

      Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

    2. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

    3. A01X9WN

      Install the 3 screws.

      Torque:
      2.0 N*m  { 20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to install the 2 screws.

  10. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.