Lincoln Nautilus: Power Steering / Adaptive Steering - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
The
adaptive steering system changes the steering ratio between the
steering wheel and the road wheels dynamically, thereby reducing the
number of steering wheel turns required to turn the road wheels. This is
accomplished through the use of a motor, worm gear and toothed hub. All
adaptive steering system components are inside the steering wheel,
behind the driver airbag.
Overview
The EPAS
system provides steering assist by replacing the conventional
hydraulic valve system with a steering gear equipped with an integrated
electrical motor and PSCM ...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
DDM
3
PDM
4
APIM
5
FDIM
6
GWM
7
RGTM
8
Door Ajar Switches
9
Headlamp Switch
10
Overhead Console
11
Overhead Console
12
Rear Courtesy Lamp
13
LH Rear Courtesy Lamp
14
RH Rear Courtesy Lamp
15
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Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B)
.
Detach the electrical connector retainers and position the wiring harnesses aside.
Detach the backrest cover straps.
Position the backrest cover upward.
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