STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      CAUTION:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the 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.

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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    1. Remove the 3 screws.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A01EP25

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

  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01ESHQ

      Detach the 4 clips.

    2. Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

  5. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


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

  6. INSPECT TILT MOTOR


    1. Inspect the tilt motor.


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

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        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

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

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

        		 Steering wheel tilts down

        If the result is not as specified, replace the steering column assembly.

  7. INSPECT TELESCOPIC MOTOR


    1. Inspect the telescopic motor.


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

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        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

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

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

        		 Steering column extends

        If the result is not as specified, replace the steering column assembly.

  8. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Install driver side knee airbag assembly Click here.

  9. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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    1. 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.

  10. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    A01EP25

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

    2. A01EPY4

      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.

  11. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Check the SRS warning light Click here.

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    Reset the Autoaway/Return function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter Click here.