Steering Wheel: Removal

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

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

NOTE: Vehicle with heated steering wheel shown, others similar.

NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

Remove the driver airbag.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Remove the bolt.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

NOTE: Make sure the clockspring electrical connector pins are not bent or damaged.

Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

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