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Removal and Installation

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    NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.
    Fig 1: Loosening Steering Wheel Bolt
    G03404674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
    Fig 2: Detaching Steering Wheel With Special Tool
    G03404675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, detach the steering wheel.
  4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt
    G03404676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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