Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 1: Checking That Steering Lock Mechanism Operates Properly
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Down Stop Pin With Screwdriver And Pull Out Key Cylinder
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2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the key cylinder.
3. Install a new key cylinder.
  NOTE:
  Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See COMPONENTS )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column upper bracket.
2. Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column upper bracket.
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See INSPECTION under SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (See INSPECTION ) .
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

Fig 3: Checking Bearing Rotation Condition
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If faulty, replace the steering column upper tube sub-assembly.