Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

CAUTION: Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.

Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Unlock the retainers.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the electrical connector bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the ignition switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Ignition Switch Screws
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.