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MULTIFUNCTION Switch: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G03435252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
    2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    G03435253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.
    Fig 3: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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  4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
    G03435255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the multi-function switch.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the multi-function switch.
    Fig 5: Removing Multi-Function Switch
    G03435256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.