Canada - Steering - Steering Wheel Difficult To Release

Bulletin
0553

Issue Date
2002-07-29

Market
Canada

Reference
SR-02-002

Model
ES300

Year Range
2002

Component
SR

Subject:
STEERING WHEEL DIFFICULT TO RELEASE FROM FULL DOWN POSITION

Some customers may complain that the steering wheel will not return to the up position after the tilt lever is moved to the release position. This condition usually occurs after the steering wheel has been previously tilted to the full down position. The wiring harness running directly below the tilt lock mechanism is being pressed by the plastic lower column cover and preventing the release movement of the tilt lock.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2002 model year ES300 vehicles produced before the VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the lower steering column cover.
2. Peel the vinyl tape from the harness.
3. Cut the hard protector 20 mm as shown in the illustration, and replace the vinyl tape on the hard protector.














NOTE:
Be sure that no wires are cut or damaged when performing this procedure.

4. Install the lower steering column cover.







REPAIR TIME:


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.