Power tilt steering column add

[Pronebeta]

Assembling parts to add power tilt to steering column.
I have a 23 Lariat midlevel equipment.
Havent found any good videos on a 2023 or similar for this.
Want to be ready for tools and time of project.
Anyone out there done this?
Double jeapardy Question: new wiring harness needed for adding SWH, adaptive cruize and powertilt?

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[thunderf150]

I want to do that myself. My wife drives truck too and the changes never get done back in 1 try.
Will make the memory option much better.

Theres a thread that one of the members started says “converting 501 to 502” something.

He dis change a lot but ai guess the steering one was stricken off due to high costs.

 

[Pronebeta]

Thanks thunder. Lots of threads on 501-502 upgrades. I agree, the memory function would be helpful for my spouse and i too. I am one of those converting my 23 in stages.
Really just wondering if this is a 2 hour job, or like an all day thing.
Wasnt able to find any videos on the modern to get an idea.

 

[dolsen]

This post contains all of the parts I had to buy to add this steering column to my Lariat mid. The wiring for the steering column was already populated from the A-pillar to the DSM, I only had to add wiring from the A-pillar to steering column. YMMV

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/501a-to-502a.13231/post-336900

 

[dolsen]

Thanks thunder. Lots of threads on 501-502 upgrades. I agree, the memory function would be helpful for my spouse and i too. I am one of those converting my 23 in stages.
Really just wondering if this is a 2 hour job, or like an all day thing.
Wasnt able to find any videos on the modern to get an idea.

It was like a 2 hour job changing the steering column, but I probably spent another 4-6 hours between checking what wires were populated and building the wiring harness, plus the research required to get the parts was several hours too. Hopefully I’ve shortened your time some

 

[dolsen]

Just keep in mind that the wiring for the air bag is like an inch too short for the powered steering column at full extension. I had to really pul and work to get enough slack just so it wouldn’t break when I moved the steering column around

 

[Pronebeta]

Very true. Havent gotten the motors functioning uet, but yes, the attaching point for the harness are a little short. Just started getting some alerts about the air bag. Ill revisit that harness and check it out.

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