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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. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  3. Remove and discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt
    G02770194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
    G02770195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
  5. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt
    G02770196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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