Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Tilt\Telescoping Operation
The telescoping steering column in/out switch is an input to the seat control module. The telescoping drive motor is an output function of the seat control module. The telescoping actuator assembly is cable driven by the telescoping drive motor.
Steering column memory settings are stored in the seat control module. The steering column position sensor is an internal part of the telescoping actuator assembly, and is an input to the seat control module. The seat control module uses the position sensor input when storing and recalling memory settings.
Memory steering column, and the easy enter/exit operations are performed by the seat control module. However the left door control module assumes control when memory settings are stored and recalled, by use of the serial data link. The body control module assumes control when the easy enter/exit operation occurs, by use of the serial data link.
The body control module stores the RPO code configuration which signals to the seat control module whether or not the telescoping steering column option is active. This RPO code configuration must be correct, and received by the seat control module, or power seat, and telescoping steering column operation will be inoperative or incorrect.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.