Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Loosen the steering wheel bolt, but do not remove it.

Fig 1: Loosening The Steering Wheel Bolt
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CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Fig 2: Detaching The Steering Wheel

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Using the special tool, detach the steering wheel.
Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.

Fig 3: Removing The Steering Wheel Bolt
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Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.