Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Motor Test

Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see INSTRUMENT FASCIA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P connector and 8P connector from the power tilt/telescopic steering motors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 6P Connector And 8P Connector From Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Motors
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Check each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
Tilt motor

Fig 2: Terminals Position Reference Table
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Telescopic motor

Fig 3: Terminals Position Reference Chart - Telescopic Motor
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly; replace the steering column assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).