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.

CAUTION: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column can result.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the 2 screws and the steering column opening cover.
Remove the 2 screws and the steering column lower shroud.
Remove the screw and the steering column upper shroud.
1. Release the 2 retaining clips and rotate the upper steering column trim panel out of the instrument panel.
2. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
Remove the ignition switch.
- Release the 2 locking tabs.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Locking Tabs
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .