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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 588844  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tilt actuator assembly.
  5. Remove the fasteners (3) from the tilt actuator assembly.
  6. Remove the tilt actuator assembly (2) from the steering column.
  7. Remove the potentiometer housing (1) from the tilt actuator assembly.

  8. Object Number: 588845  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the tilt cable from the tilt actuator assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 588845  Size: SH
  1. Install the black end of the tilt actuator cable assembly to the steering column.

  2. Object Number: 588844  Size: SH
  3. Install the potentiometer housing (1) to the tilt actuator assembly (2).
  4. Install the white end of the tilt actuator cable to the tilt actuator assembly.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the tilt actuator assembly and the retaining screws and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the tilt actuator.
  8. Install the lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
  9. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.