Steering Column: 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.
- Torque the steering column retainers following the sequence shown.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering
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Vehicles with power adjustable steering column
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
- Move the column rearward 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 forward 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.
- Repeat the sequence moving the column up and down.