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Steering Column Assembly: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Tilt Motor) 
    1. 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. 

    2. 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. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Motor Connector Terminal E80
      G05250780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Telescopic Motor) 
    1. Disconnect connector A from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
    2. 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. 

      Fig 2: Identifying Multiplex Tilt And Telescopic ECU Connector Terminal
      G05250788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. 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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