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Steering Wheel: Removal

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  1. Position the front seats rearward.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  3. Lower the steering wheel air bag connector access cover.
    Fig 1: Lowering Steering Wheel Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G03429464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Turn the pinion shaft to release the steering wheel from the column shaft.
    Fig 2: Releasing Steering Wheel From Column Shaft
    G03429465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    1. Position the steering wheel rearward.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel
    G03429466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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