Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Remove the multi-function switch. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Clockspring Electrical Connectors
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Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission
Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column (Vehicles With 4-Speed Automatic Transmission)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission
Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column (Vehicles With 5-Speed Automatic Transmission)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles with automatic transmission
Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the overdrive electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Overdrive Electrical Connector
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All vehicles
Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
- Secure the steering column to prevent rotation and damage of the clockspring.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the four nuts and the steering column.

Fig 9: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Steering Column Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Repower the SRS. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .