Steering Column Tilt Motor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- On both sides. Apply grease (supplied with the new motor) to the trunnion nut axles and the tilt motor leadscrew housing holes.
- Rotate the trunnion nut until the correct length is achieved to align the leadscrew housing with the threaded holes in the support arm.
- If equipped with memory steering column, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
- Move the column up until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the column has reached the end of travel.
- Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.
- Move the column down until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel.
- Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.