Steering Wheel Audio Controls: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ALL VEHICLES

For Navigator the steering wheel audio controls are integral to the air bag module. Remove the drivers side air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

EXPEDITION ONLY

Remove the bolts and springs and position the module plate aside.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Springs And Position Module Plate Aside
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NOTE: Note the routing of the steering wheel audio controls harness wire on the module plate for installation of the new steering wheel audio controls.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Audio Controls Harness From Clips

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Disconnect the steering wheel audio controls harness from the clips.
Remove the screws and steering wheel audio controls.

Fig 3: Removing Screws And Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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