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Steering Column: Installation

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    WARNING: When installing the steering column, make sure new nyloc nuts are installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column
    G03191555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the steering column.
    2. WARNING: Install a new steering column pinch bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury
    Fig 2: Connecting Steering Column Shaft To Power Steering Gear Pinion Extension
    G03191556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the steering column shaft to the power steering gear pinion extension.
    1. Connect the pinion shaft extension to the steering column shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.
  3. Attach the wiring harness to the steering column.
    1. Attach the wiring harness to the steering column.
    2. Install the locating pin.
    Fig 3: Attaching Wiring Harness To Steering Column
    G03191557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the ignition switch and turn signal/flash-to-pass switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Connecting Ignition Switch And Turn Signal/Flash-To-Pass Switch Electrical Connectors
    G03191558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the PATS transceiver, wiper/washer switch and clockspring/steering wheel rotation sensor/speed control electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Connecting PATS Transceiver And Wiper/Washer Switch
    G03191559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the steering column lower shroud.
    1. Lower the steering column locking lever.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Lower Shroud
    G03191560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the audio control switch (if equipped).
    1. Connect the audio control switch electrical connector.
    2. Install the audio control switch.
    Fig 7: Connecting Audio Control Switch Electrical Connector
    G03191561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Attach the steering column upper shroud to the lower shroud.
    Fig 8: Attaching Steering Column Upper Shroud To Lower Shroud
    G03191562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach the hood release cable and the data link connector (DLC) electrical connector to the instrument panel lower panel.
    Fig 9: Attaching Hood Release Cable And DLC Electrical Connectors
    G03191563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Attach the instrument panel lower panel to the instrument panel.
    1. Secure the fastener.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 10: Attaching Instrument Panel Lower Panel To Instrument Panel
    G03191564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Vehicles With Stability Assist 

  11. Activate the SRS. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
    12. WARNING: The electronic stability program must be reconfigured. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  12. Configure the electronic stability program using WDS.
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