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Steering Column - SVT: Disassembly

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    Right-Hand Drive Vehicles 

  1. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield upper retaining bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Lock Shield Upper Retaining Bolt
    G03191587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Lock Shield
    G03191588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All Vehicles 

  3. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Speed Control Electrical Connector
    G03191589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel
    G03191590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the spacing collar.
    Fig 5: Removing Spacing Collar
    G03191591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
    Fig 6: Removing Clockspring
    G03191592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the clockspring.
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips.
  7. Remove the steering column multifunction switches.
    1. Depress the retaining tangs.
    2. Lift the switches upwards.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Multifunction Switches
    G03191593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
    Fig 8: Removing PATS Transceiver
    G03191594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the ignition switch.
    • Release the locking tangs.
    Fig 9: Removing Ignition Switch
    G03191595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position I.
    2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver depress the detent.
    Fig 10: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G03191596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Vehicles With Stability Assist 

  11. Fully extend the steering column.
    1. Release the locking lever.
    2. Extend the steering column.
    Fig 11: Fully Extending Steering Column
    G03191597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: The two halves of the steering column must be marked before separating to aid installation.
    Fig 12: Marking The Two Halves Of Steering Column
    G03191598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Mark the two halves of the steering column.

    13. All Vehicles 

  13. Remove the steering column bolt.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Column Bolt
    G03191599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the two halves of the steering column.
    Fig 14: Separating Halves Of Steering Column
    G03191600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. Vehicles With Stability Assist 

  15. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Remove the retaining screws.
    2. Depress the locking tangs.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Clamp
    G03191601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws.
    Fig 16: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Retaining Screws
    G03191602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    Fig 17: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G03191603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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