Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft consists of the steering column with a built-in EPS mechanism and the intermediate shaft.
As a result of impact absorbing mechanisms on the steering column and intermediate shaft, when a collision occurs, the steering shaft effectively absorbs the impact energy that would be transmitted to the driver, thereby reducing injury.
Due to the adoption of a tilt/telescope mechanism for the steering shaft on all vehicles, operability has been improved.
Operation
Based on the steering torque signal from the torque sensor and the vehicle speed and engine speed signals from the PCM, the EPS CM drives the EPS motor and transmits the assist torque to the intermediate shaft via the deceleration mechanism.
At the moment of a collision, when impact energy (first stage impact) is input from the vehicle front due to the rearward collapse of the steering gear, the intermediate shaft contracts to absorb the impact from the driver. (Section X in the figure)
When the body of the driver contacts the steering wheel (second stage impact), the fixing bracket comes off the dashboard member, and the upper shaft and the outer column slide forward. At this time, the impact absorption plate (one part secured to instrument panel member, another part to fixing bracket) deforms (area A shown in figure cracks) to absorb the impact to the driver. (Section Y in the figure)
The steering wheel can be moved in the up/down and forward/backward direction when the adjusting lever is pressed towards the front of the vehicle to release the lock of the tilt/telescope system.
The tilt/telescope mechanism has a movement range of 45 mm {1.8 in}
(tilt)/ 50 mm {2.0 in}
(telescope) and can be adjusted, without steps, to anywhere in this range.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Torque Box Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 19 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 19 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, do not
drill a hole all the way through or there could be a problem when installing
the new part.
2 ...
Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the rear wiper.
3. Verify that the rear wiper is operating and stop the rear wiper.
4. Verify that the rear wiper is stopped at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade..
6. Install the rear wiper arm to the ser ...
Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
1. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the M-MDS.
Select the “Module Programming”.
Select “Programmable Parameters”.
Select menu in the R_BCM.
3. Select an item name, and then ...