Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the 2 screws and the lower dash panel.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Lower Dash Panel
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Remove the screw and the lower steering column shroud.

Fig 2: Removing Screw And Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the 2 screws and the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 3: Removing Screws And Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Clockspring Electrical Connectors
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Remove the screw and slide the multi-function switch up and position it aside.

Fig 5: Removing Screw And Sliding Multi-Function Switch Up
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Place a piece of tape on the clockspring to prevent it from rotating.

Fig 6: Placing Piece Of Tape On Clockspring
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Press the 3 tabs on the clockspring and slide the clockspring off.

Fig 7: Pressing Tabs On Clockspring And Sliding Clockspring Off
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Remove the 3 screws and remove the clockspring and shroud mounting bracket.

Fig 8: Removing Screws, Clockspring And Shroud Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the brake shift interlock switch electrical connector.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Switch Electrical Connector
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Release the tab and slide the brake shift interlock down to remove.

Fig 10: Releasing Tab And Sliding Brake Shift Interlock Down
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.