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Steering Wheel Assembly: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Tilt Motor) 
    1. Disconnect connector J28 from the tilt motor.
    2. Inspect the tilt motor.
      1. Connect the positive battery terminal to terminal TIM+ and the negative battery terminal to terminal TIM- of the tilt motor connector. Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts up

        OK: Steering wheel tilts up. 

      2. Connect the negative battery terminal to terminal TIM+ and the positive battery terminal to terminal TIM- of the tilt motor connector Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts down.

        OK: Steering wheel tilts down. 

        Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Connector Terminals (Tilt Motor)
        G05272976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Telescopic Motor) 
    1. Disconnect connector A from the multiplex tilt & telescopic ECU.
    2. Inspect the telescopic motor.
      1. Connect the positive battery terminal to terminal TEM+ and the negative battery terminal to terminal TEM- of the telescopic motor connector. Then confirm that the steering column contracts

        OK: Steering column contracts. 

        Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Connector Terminals (Telescopic Motor)
        G05277213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Connect the negative battery terminal to terminal TEM- and the positive battery terminal to terminal TEM- of the telescopic motor connector Then confirm that the steering column extends.

        OK: Steering column extends. 

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