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Inspection [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the tilt motor.
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      1. Disconnect the tilt motor connector.
      2. Apply 12 V battery voltage to the tilt motor connector. Then check the steering wheel tilt operation.

        OK

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        • 12 V battery positive (+) lead → Terminal 1 (TIM+)
        • 12 V battery negative (-) lead → Terminal 2 (TIM-)
        The steering wheel tilts up.
        • 12 V battery negative (-) lead → Terminal 1 (TIM+)
        • 12 V battery positive (+) lead → Terminal 2 (TIM-)
        The steering wheel tilts down.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Component without harness connected
        (Tilt Motor)

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

    2. Inspect the telescopic motor.
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      1. Disconnect the telescopic motor connector.
      2. Apply 12 V battery voltage to the telescopic motor connector. Then check the steering column telescopic operation.

        OK

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        • 12 V battery positive (+) lead → Terminal 2 (TEM+)
        • 12 V battery negative (-) lead → Terminal 1 (TEM-)
        The steering column contracts.
        • 12 V battery positive (+) lead → Terminal 1 (TEM-)
        • 12 V battery negative (-) lead → Terminal 2 (TEM+)
        The steering column extends.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Component without harness connected
        (Telescopic Motor)

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