Steering Column: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to: Steering Wheel .

2.

NOTE: Make sure that the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating. Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape

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3.

Release the clips and position aside the instrument panel finish panel.

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4.

Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel.

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5.

NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft.

Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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6.

Detach the retainers and disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.

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7.

NOTE: Do not reuse steering column bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Remove the bolts and the steering column, discard the bolts.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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