Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Jeffrey Stancavage

Sandra Osip

Robert N Maley

Walter J Boyle, Iii

Derrick Dysart

Jeffrey C Bonser

Keith Haven

Srinivas Reddy Malapati

A vehicle component, and a method and tool for forming the component are provided. First and second tools with first and second surfaces, respectively, are provided. The first tool is translated along a first axis towards the second tool such that the first and second surfaces cooperate to define a mold cavity configured to form an accessory mount feature with an aperture. The second surface is configured to form an integrated rib extending outwardly from an upper surface of the mount feature to a planar bearing surface surrounding the aperture with the planar bearing surface oriented at an acute angle relative to the upper surface. The first axis is substantially parallel to the upper surface.

Vehicle component with an accessory mounting feature and a method and tool for forming

Systems are provided for aligning and assembling an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) assembly with an engine intake housing. In one example, an intake system may include an EGR port housing for coupling the EGR assembly on an intake housing. The EGR port housing may include one or more alignment tabs on at least one side of the EGR port housing for aligning and guiding the EGR assembly during installation onto the intake housing.

System for exhaust gas recirculation tube alignment

An apparatus for use in a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a lower mounting bracket and an upper mounting bracket. The upper mounting bracket is mounted between the lower mounting bracket and an instrument panel of the motor vehicle. A steering column is mounted to the lower mounting bracket. A brake pedal having a brake pedal shaft is coupled to the lower mounting bracket. A clutch pedal having a clutch pedal shaft is coupled to the lower mounting bracket.

Integrated steering column and pedal mounting system

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Chesterfield Township, MI, United States of America

Jeffrey Stancavage