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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2006RX 400H AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING COLUMN - POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid
Steering Column - Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Steering Column - Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column
MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the steering column assembly (power tilt and power telescopic)
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
a. Disconnect the connectors form the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
b. Remove the 2 screws and multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
a. Using a socket wrench (+), install the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU with the 2 screws.
Torque: 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13 inch lbs.)
b. Connect the connectors to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
NOTICE:
^ The connectors on both ends of the wire harness between the telescopic motor and ECU are the same shape.
^ When installing them, connect the connectors of the same color.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for installation of the steering column assembly (power tilt and power telescopic)
Components:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the steering column assembly (power tilt and power telescopic)
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
a. Disconnect the connectors form the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
b. Remove the 2 screws and multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
a. Using a socket wrench (+), install the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU with the 2 screws.
Torque: 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13 inch lbs.)
b. Connect the connectors to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
NOTICE:
^ The connectors on both ends of the wire harness between the telescopic motor and ECU are the same shape.
^ When installing them, connect the connectors of the same color.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for installation of the steering column assembly (power tilt and power telescopic)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.