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Removal and Installation

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  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.
    Fig 1: Loosening Steering Wheel Bolt
    G03273271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
    G03273272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
  5. Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.
  6. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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