Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column

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Fig 1: Exploded View - Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Exploded View - Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Legend

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The power tilt/telescopic steering column is of modular construction that features easy to service electrical switches.

The power tilt/telescopic steering columns are equipped with an electric tilt and telescopic mechanisms that allow the steering wheel angle and length to be adjusted to suit the driver. Vehicles with the memory package, the steering wheel position is stored in memory in the same way as the driver seat position and retrieved as a personality feature. The steering column is controlled by the instrument cluster module.

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