Removal (Mustang)
- Disconnect battery ground cable. On models with air bag, disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove 2 nuts retaining steering shaft flexible coupling to flange on input shaft. See Figure . Disengage metal safety strap and bolt assembly from flexible coupling.
- Remove upper and lower shrouds. Remove trim panel and hood release mechanism at knee level of instrument panel. Disconnect all electrical connectors from column. Remove 4 dust boot-to-floor panel screws at base of steering column.
- Remove 4 column-to-brake pedal support nuts. Lower column enough to clear mounting bolts and pull column out through hole in instrument panel.