POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Column
INSPECTION
1. UNIT INSPECTION
Check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.
• Measure the whole length of the column assembly - steering.
Standard: Overall length L
Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized)
819.7+1.5 −1.5 mm (32.27+0.059 −0.059 in)

• Check the steering wheel deflection in axial and vertical directions.
Specification:
Axial deflection A (deflection of steering wheel)
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L (runout of steering wheel)
Less than 17 mm (0.68 in)

2. INSPECTION OF AIRBAG SYSTEM
Refer to “Airbag System” for airbag inspection procedure. Driver’s Airbag Module > INSTALLATION">
Steering column
RemovalDtc c1511 valve relay
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC C1511 VALVE RELAYDTC detecting condition:Defective valve relayTrouble symptom:• ABS does not operate.• EBD does not operate.• VDC does not operate.• Hill start assist ...
Airbag warning light illumination pattern Inspection
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Airbag Warning Light Illumination PatternINSPECTIONTurn the ignition switch to ON, and confirm that the airbag warning light remains on for approx. 6 seconds then turns off afterwards.(1)Airbag warning light(2)Approx. 6 seconds(3)Ignition switch ON ...
Stopping engine
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the "P"
position.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched off.
WARNING
Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is ...