Lincoln Nautilus: 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.
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Remove the screws and the tilt motor.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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 telescopic 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...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Vehicle without heated steering wheel shown, others similar...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
RH side is shown, the LH side is similar.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19)
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Remove the rivets, the pin type retainer and the cellular phone antenna.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Removal
Remove the reversing lamp.
Refer to: Reversing Lamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the screws and the plate.
Remove the rear parking aid camera and washer jet...