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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: A repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out diagnostic procedure again.
  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
  3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel
    G03884891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Release the pin-type retainers and remove the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screw and data link connector.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel Reinforcement
      G03884892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 3: Locating Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G03884893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Make sure the wheels (1007) are in the straight-ahead position.
  6. Remove the steering wheel (3600). For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  7. If so equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609) and remove.
    Fig 4: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
    G03884980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the lower steering column shroud (3530).
    1. Remove the three screws.
    2. Remove the steering column shroud.
      Fig 5: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
      G03891392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
    1. Position the lock cylinder to RUN.
    2. Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab through the hole in the lower shroud while pulling the cylinder outward.
      Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
      G03889731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G03891394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Apply two strips of masking tape across the clockspring.
    Fig 8: Locating Two Strips Of Masking Tape Across Clockspring
    G03891395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.
    Fig 9: Removing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch
    G03891396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector and separate the air bag electrical connector from the bracket.
  14. Pry the retaining clips loose.
    Fig 10: Locating Retaining Clips
    G03891397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the wire from the two retaining clips holding the wire to the column.
  16. Remove the clockspring.
    • Feed the wiring harness through the instrument panel (04320).
      Fig 11: Removing Clockspring
      G03891398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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