Inspection [09/2014 - 03/2019]: Procedure

INSPECT TILT STEERING GEAR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the tilt steering gear with motor assembly as shown in the illustration.

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Capsule

If the capsules are deformed, damaged or misaligned, replace the tilt steering gear with motor assembly with a new one.

INSPECT TILT MOTOR

Apply 12 V battery voltage to the tilt motor connector. Then check the steering wheel tilt operation.

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*a	Component without harness connected (Tilt Motor)

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

INSPECT TELESCOPIC MOTOR

*a	Component without harness connected (Telescopic Motor)

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

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.