Steering Column: Service Precautions

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM ( Service Precautions)
2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING COLUMN
(a) When handling the steering column assembly:
(1) Avoid any impact to the steering column assembly, especially to the motor or the torque sensor. Replace with a new one if dropped or subjected to the severe impact.
(2) Do not pull on the wire harness when moving the steering column assembly.
(3) When the steering column assembly or other steering-related parts have been removed and either reinstalled or replaced, perform the steering center point adjustment (zero point calibration) Repair Instruction - Initialization.
(b) When disconnecting and reconnecting the connectors:
(1) When disconnecting the connector related to the electronic motor power steering system, turn the power switch ON (IG), center the steering wheel, turn the power switch off, and then disconnect the connector.
(2) When reconnecting the connector related to the electronic motor power steering system, turn the power switch OFF, Center the steering wheel, and then turn the power switch ON (IG) before reconnecting the connector.
NOTE: Do not turn the power switch ON (IG) when the steering wheel is not centered.
(3) If the procedures above are not perform properly, the steering center point (zero point) will deviate, which will lead to a difference in steering effort between right and left. If there is a difference in the steering effort between right and left, perform the steering center point adjustment (zero point calibration) Repair Instruction - Initialization.
NOTE: FOR INITIALIZATION

When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.





NOTE: FOR HYBRID SYSTEM ACTIVATION
- When the warning light is illuminated or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, press the power switch may not start the system on the first try. If so, press the power switch again.
- With the power switch's power mode changed to ON (IG), disconnect the battery. If the key is not in the slot during reconnection, DTC B2799 may be output.