Steering Column Manual Adjustment Lock

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The steering column adjustment lock has to be turned anti clockwise to release the steering column adjustment mechanism. The angular rotation between the locked and unlocked position is approximately 100 degrees, at which point the steering column manual adjustment lock will self-retain and the steering column adjustment mechanism will become unlocked. If the steering column manual adjustment lock is released before reaching approximately 100 degrees, the steering column manual adjustment lock will rotate clockwise and the steering column mechanism will become locked.

The steering column manual adjustment lock has a self-locking function when rotated in a clockwise direction. From the locked position, it is possible to rotate the steering column manual adjustment lock in a clockwise direction so that it reaches a decent position, which gives a positive locking sensation with an audible noise.