Ford Fusion: Steering Column / Steering Column Tilt Motor. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Steering Column / Steering Column Tilt Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Detach the tilt motor electrical connector and remove the screws.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

Ford Fusion. Steering Column Tilt Motor. Removal and Installation

Remove the tilt motor.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

If equipped with memory steering column, use the steering column control switch and set the tilt motor soft stops as follows.
1. Move the column upward until it reaches the end of travel.
1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
1. Move the column downward until it reaches the end of travel.
1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

If equipped with memory steering column, use the steering column control switch and set the tilt motor soft stops as follows.
1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
1. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

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WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position.

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Unlock the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.