Ford Fusion: Steering Column / Steering Column Tilt Motor. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the tilt motor electrical connector and remove the screws.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
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Remove the tilt motor.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If equipped with memory steering column, use the
steering column control switch and set the tilt motor soft stops as
follows.
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Move the column upward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
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Move the column downward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
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If equipped with memory steering column, use the
steering column control switch and set the tilt motor soft stops as
follows.
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Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
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Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column...
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General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the floor console armrest.
Remove the center trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
Both sides.
Rel..