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Steering Column: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
    NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
  3. If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.

    1. Move the column upward until it reaches the end of travel.
    2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    3. Move the column downward until it reaches the end of travel.
    4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

    GFD233800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.

    1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
    2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    3. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
    4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

GFD233801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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