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Removal and Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to CLOCKSPRING CENTERING .
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    • Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column opening cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws And Steering Column Opening Cover
    G03424631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 3 screws and the steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G03424632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 3: Removing LH Instrument Panel Finish Panel
      G03424633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G03424634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the steering column opening brace aside.
  8. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Position the ignition switch electrical connector aside.
      Fig 5: Positioning Ignition Switch Electrical Connector Aside
      G03424635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
  10. Remove the transmission range indicator cable from the steering column actuator housing.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disconnect the transmission range indicator cable loop from the shift tube hook, and position the cable aside.
      Fig 6: Removing Transmission Range Indicator Cable From Steering Column Actuator Housing
      G03424636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column coupler bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Coupler Bolt
    G03424637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the transmission shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable
      G03424638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. While supporting the steering column, remove and discard the 4 steering column nuts and remove the steering column.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Nuts (1 Of 2)
    G03424639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 10: Removing Steering Column Nuts (2 Of 2)
    G03424640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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