Passive header tilt control for rigid-mode operation with friction-controlling cylinders

A faceplate sub-assembly for an agricultural vehicle, said faceplate sub-assembly comprising:

• a faceplate that is configured to be connected between (i) a feederhouse defining an inlet opening through which crop material is delivered for processing by the agricultural vehicle, and (ii) a header of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the faceplate is configured to be pivotably mounted to the feederhouse such that the faceplate is configured for lateral tilting relative to the feederhouse;
• and
• at least one biasing element having one end connected to the faceplate and another end that is configured to be connected to the feederhouse for reducing a friction force at the interface between the faceplate and the feederhouse to accommodate later tilting of the faceplate,
• wherein the faceplate includes a mounting arm extending rearwardly of the interface between the faceplate and the feederhouse as viewed in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle, wherein the biasing element is mounted to the arm at a location that is rearward of the interface.