Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

W/A/T: INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See INSPECTION and INSPECTION )
W/A/T: IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER WITH COIL (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER WITH COIL
1. Widen the claw hung on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
2. Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
  NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Transponder Key Amplifier Toward Rear
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3. Align a new transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
4. Push the transponder key amplifier up and connect it to the upper bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Transponder Key Amplifier Up & Connecting To Upper Bracket
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  NOTE: Take care not to push the amplifier up with excessive force to prevent it from being damaged.
INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 3: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
  
  Fig 4: Replacing Key Cylinder
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  HINT:
  
  Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
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 IGNITION SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

Fig 5: Inspecting Bearing Rotation Condition
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If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column tube.