Electrical (BTSI) Actuator (C/S Only)
Tilt Steering Column:
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disable the SRS: Refer to Arming/Disarming the SRS System. Technician Safety Information
3. Tilt column to "CENTER" position.
Removing Electrical (BTSI) Actuator:
4. Electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) from column.
A. Column in "NEUTRAL" position.
B. Pry (BTSI) actuator (61) from mounting pin on steering column jacket assembly (58) and outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
C. Axial position assurance connector (23) from electrical connector.
- Electrical connector from (BTSI) actuator (61).
Adjusting Electrical (BTSI) Actuator
Adjusting Electrical (BTSI) Actuator:
A. MOVE ACTUATOR ROD TO ADJUSTER BLOCK SIDE FOR LEVERAGE.
B. PRESS ON ADJUSTER BLOCK TO COMPRESS INTERNAL ADJUSTER SPRING AND DISENGAGE ADJUSTER TEETH.
C. SLIDE ADJUSTER BLOCK AS FAR AWAY FROM SOLENOID AS POSSIBLE.
D. REPLACE ACTUATOR ROD TO SOLENOID SIDE. ROD WILL SE VISIBLE IN HOLE IN ADJUSTER BLOCK.
Install or Connect
NOTICE: Refer to the fastener precautions NOTICE. Technician Safety Information Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.
1. Electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) to column.
A. Column in "Neutral" position.
B. (BTSI) actuator (61) to mounting pin on steering column jacket assembly (58) and outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
C. Electrical connector to (BTSI) actuator (61).
- Axial position assurance connector (23) to electrical connector.
2. If all service operations are completed, enable the SRS; Refer to (Arming/Disarming the SRS System). Technician Safety Information
3. Negative (-) battery cable.
(BTSI) Adjuster Lock
A. SHIFTER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
B. BTSI ASSEMBLY MUST BE SNAPPED SECURELY TO MOUNTING STUDS.
C. SHIFT INTO PARK.
D. SEAT ADJUSTER LOCK FIRMLY BY PUSHING LOCK TOWARD THE SOLENOID.
Inspect
- Function check Electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) for proper operation.
- Actuator (61) must lock gearshift lever when ever steering column is in "PARK" position and when trying to shift from "PARK" position without pressing brake pedal. (Solenoid is energized)
- Actuator (61) must release gearshift lever when pressure is applied to brake pedal. (Solenoid is de-energized)
- Readjust if needed.