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Removal And Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  2. If equipped with tilt column, position the steering wheel in the full DOWN position.
  3. Pull the headlamp knob to the ON position.
  4. Insert a small screwdriver onto the clip and pull the knob outward.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Headlamp Knob
    GF0011415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the headlamp switch bezel by turning it counterclockwise.
    6. Fig 2: Headlamp Switch Bezel
    GF0011416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
  7. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
    8. Fig 3: Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Screws
    GF0011417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument cluster finish, pull the panel forward just enough to access electrical connectors before completely removing the panel.
  8. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    9. Fig 4: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
    GF0011418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Position the lock cylinder to RUN.
    2. Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab through the hole in the lower shroud while pulling the cylinder outward.
    10. Fig 5: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    GF0012505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    11. Fig 6: Locating Upper Steering Column Shroud
    GF0007087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the selector lever. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    12. Fig 7: Transmission Range Selector Lever & Pin
    GF0012506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install a new selector lever pin whenever it is removed.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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