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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering column multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position locking the steering column.
  3. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column reinforcement.
  4. Remove the 4 screws and the wiring shield.
  5. Disconnect the shift interlock harness electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors at the clockspring.
  8. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the shift cable.
  10. Disconnect the shift position indicator.
    11. NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
  11. Remove and discard the steering column upper shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    12. NOTE: Install new steering column support-to-instrument panel nuts.
  12. Remove and discard the 4 steering column support-to-instrument panel nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  13. Remove the steering column.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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