Tilt Motor - Assemble

Tilt Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR coil.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
With Column Shift - With Column Shift
With Floor Shift - With Floor Shift

4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.





5. To remove the tilt drive motor assembly (2) perform the following procedure:
5.1. Disconnect the connectors of the tilt drive motor assembly (2).
5.2. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (3).
5.3. Remove the tilt drive motor assembly (2).
5.4. Pull off the potentiometer housing (1).

6. To remove the tilt cable assembly perform the following procedure:





6.1. With locking pliers squeeze the white end of the tilt cable assembly to remove from the tilt drive motor assembly.
6.2. Pull the black end to separate the tilt cable assembly from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the black end of the tilt cable assembly to the steering column.
2. Install the white end of the tilt cable assembly to the tilt drive motor assembly.





3. Snap on the potentiometer housing. (1).
4. Install the tilt drive motor assembly (2) to the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install 2 TORX head screws (3).
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions.

6. Connect the connectors of the tilt drive motor assembly (2).
7. Install the steering column into the vehicle.
8. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
9. Enable the SIR system.