Tilt Wheel Motor: Service and Repair

Tilt Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
5. To remove the tilt drive motor assembly (2) perform the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the connectors of the tilt drive motor assembly (2).
2. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (3).
3. Remove the tilt drive motor assembly (2).
4. Pull off the potentiometer housing (1).





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

1. With locking pliers squeeze the white end of the tilt cable assembly to remove from the tilt drive motor assembly.
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.

5. Install 2 TORX(R) head screws (3).

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution.

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. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.