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Steering Column Assembly








STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Tilt Motor)





(a) Connect the positive battery terminal to terminal TIM+ (E80-1) and the negative battery terminal to terminal TIM- (E80-2) of the tilt motor connector. Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts up.
OK:
The steering wheel tilts up.
(b) Connect the negative battery terminal to terminal TIM+ (E80-1) and the positive battery terminal to terminal TIM- (E80-2) of the tilt motor connector. Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts down.
OK:
The steering wheel tilts down.
2. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Telescopic Motor)





(a) Disconnect connector A from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
(b) Connect the positive battery terminal to terminal TEM+ (A-2) and the negative battery terminal to terminal TEM- (A-6) of the telescopic motor connector. Then confirm that the steering column contracts.
OK:
The steering column contracts.
(c) Connect the negative battery terminal to terminal TEM+ (A-2) and the positive battery terminal to terminal TEM- (A-6) of the telescopic motor connector. Then confirm that the steering column extends.
OK:
The steering column extends.
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