Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow for depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.
- Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
- Remove the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- Remove the steering wheel bolt.
- Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel (3600).
- Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.
- Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the deactivation procedure.
CAUTION:
Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.