Steering Column Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Power Tilt Motor/Position Sensor Replacement1. Remove the steering column.
2. Remove the power tilt motor/position sensor connector (A) from connector bracket (B).
NOTE: The power tilt motor/position sensor connector is sky blue, and power telescopic motor/position sensor connector is white.
3. Remove the power tilt motor/position sensor (A) from steering column.
NOTE: Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get inside of the steering column.
4. Install the new power tilt motor/position sensor (A) and align the matching surface and screw holes.
NOTE:
- Do not weight engagement part.
- If the tilt motor gear is not properly engage with the tilt gear, the screw holes can not be aligned with the steering column. In that case, move the tilt gear (B) with the hex wrench (C) to engage the tilt motor gear with the tilt gear.
5. Loosely install the four screws, then tighten the screws (A) first, and tighten the screws (B) to the specified torque.
NOTE: If the screws are tighten forcibly without aligning the screw holes with the steering column, it may cause noise or malfunction.
6. Install the power tilt motor/position sensor connector to the connector bracket.
7. Install the steering column.
8. Check the tilt operation is smoothly.