Removal (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VII, Sable, Taurus, Town Car & Mark VIII)
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position and steering shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position. Disconnect battery ground cable. Disable air bag system.
- Remove air bag module retaining nuts from steering wheel. See Figure and Figure . Lift air bag module from steering wheel and disconnect clockspring electrical connector from module.
- Disconnect cruise control switch electrical connector from contact assembly electrical connector. Remove steering wheel bolt.
- Using Steering Wheel Puller (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel. As wheel is removed, route contact assembly and cruise control/horn wiring harnesses through steering wheel.