| CPC B62D 1/187 (2013.01) [B62D 1/184 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims | 

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               1. An apparatus for mounting a steering column in a vehicle, comprising: 
            a body defining a first interface configured to receive a first plurality of fasteners coupling a steering column mounting bracket to the body in a fixed position, the steering column mounting bracket configured to support the steering column; and, 
                first and second side brackets coupled to either side of the body in a manner permitting translational movement of the body relative to the first and second side brackets along a first axis and rotational movement of the body relative to the first and second side brackets about a second axis, the first and second side brackets defining a second interface configured to receive a second plurality of fasteners coupling a vehicle body mounting bracket to the first and second side brackets. 
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