Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
If equipped with tilt column, position the steering wheel in the full DOWN position.
Pull the headlamp knob to the ON position.
Insert a small screwdriver onto the clip and pull the knob outward.

Fig 1: Pulling Knob Outward
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Remove the headlamp switch bezel by turning it counterclockwise.

Fig 2: Removing Headlamp Switch Bezel
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Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to AUDIO UNIT .
Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Screws
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument cluster finish panel, pull the panel forward just enough to access electrical connectors before completely removing the panel.

Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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 4: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the transmission range selector lever. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Install a new transmission range selector lever pin whenever it is removed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.