RS/RS Procedure

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground) cable from the battery.

WARNING:
Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.

2. Remove the "Over Steering Column Bezel" by lifting it straight up with a firm pull (not shown).





3. Remove the upper shroud mounting screws. Using your hands on each side of the column, gently press inward at the seams between the two shrouds at points of contact to disengage the inner locking tabs, then remove the upper shroud. If the vehicle is equipped with traction control, the lower shroud will need to be removed once the upper shroud is unfastened in order to disconnect the traction control wiring connector and remove the upper shroud with the traction control switch intact (Fig. 1).

4. If equipped with adjustable pedals, disconnect the wiring connector for the switch.





5. Remove the lower shroud mounting screw, then remove the lower shroud (Fig. 2).

6. If equipped with traction control, disconnect the wiring connector from the column wiring harness. Remove the upper shroud with the traction control switch.





7. Remove the screws fastening the fixed shroud in place. Remove the fixed shroud (Fig. 3).





8. Using locking pliers rotate the tube of the Rotary Tilt Mechanism (RTA) clockwise looking from the steering wheel providing maximum slack in the cable, be careful not to damage the tube (Fig. 4).

NOTE:
Continue holding the RTA in this position through Step 10.





9. With the other hand place the ball of the cable into the eyelet of the tilt release lever linkage. Push the ball down into the opening until it locks into place (Fig. 5).

10. Rotate the tube counter-clock wise, then release the pliers holding the tube of the RTA.

11. Wipe any excessive grease from the top of the linkage between the hole and the ball.





12. Center and apply mastic patch (3/4" x 1") about 1-3 mm (0.04- 0.12 in.) from the rivet on linkage, over the hole and around the forward most part of the linkage (Fig. 6).

13. Firmly press down on the mastic patch and hold for 5 seconds.

14. Firmly press the mastic onto the forward edge of the linkage and hold for 5 seconds, then go around edges of the mastic making sure they are secured to the linkage.

15. Install the fixed shroud. Install the screws fastening the fixed shroud in place and tighten the screws to 3 N.m (23 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 3).

16. If equipped with traction control, position the upper shroud above the column and route the switch wiring down around the column. Connect the wiring connector from the column wiring harness to the traction control switch wiring (attached to upper shroud).

17. Position the lower shroud on the column. Install the lower shroud mounting screw. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (17 in.lbs.) torque (Fig. 2)

18. If equipped with adjustable pedals, connect the wiring connector for the switch to the column wiring harness.

19. Position the upper shroud on top of the lower shroud and snap it into place. Install the upper shroud mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in.lbs.) torque (Fig. 1).

20. Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive gaps and correct as necessary.

21. Install the "Over Steering Column Bezel" by positioning it over the retaining slots and firmly snapping it into place.

22. Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing procedure. Refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT. Reference: Service Info, 8 - Electrical/Restraints - Diagnosis And Testing.

WARNING:
Failure to connect the battery properly could result in personal injury or death.

23. Reset the clock to the proper time.

24. Verify the vehicle and system operation.

25. Close the hood.