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Removal and Installation

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  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G03429514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G03429515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G03429516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Lower steering column to lowest tilt position.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Switch
    G03429517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the ignition switch.
    1. Press the two tabs.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.