For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
2 | Verify that the steering column tilt function is inoperative. Does the steering column tilt function operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Verify that the following components are not seized or corroded:

• | Tilt pivot pins

• | Tilt head lock shoes

Are the components seized or corroded?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4 | Inspect the tilt pivot pins for binding. Are the tilt pivot pins binding? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect for a weak or broken steering column tilt spring. Is the steering column tilt spring weak or broken? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the steering column wiring harness routing for tightness. Was the steering column wiring harness routed correctly? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10
7 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | --
8 | If serviceable, replace the pivot pins. If not serviceable replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | --
9 | Replace the tilt spring. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | --
10 | Route the steering column wiring harness to the correct location. Did you correctly rout the wiring harness? | Go to Step 11 | --
11 | Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3