1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified.

If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 in}
3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following.

a. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.
b. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.
Power Steering Fluid Line Component Removal/Installation
Steering Gear And Linkage AssemblyPressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Remove the inner garnish..
4. Remove the front door trim..
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Remove the pressure sensor.
7. Disconnect the connector from the pressure sensor by pressing the ...
Active Command Modes Inspection [Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “BSML” or “BSMR”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform ...
Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry
And Push Button Start System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
before handling the air bag module..
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front sid ...