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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to DEPOWERING PROCEDURE .
  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
  4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G03919617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the clocksprings electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Clocksprings Electrical Connectors
    G03919618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission 

  6. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable And Positioning Range Indicator Aside
      G03884896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. All vehicles with automatic transmission 

  7. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column
      G03905136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the overdrive electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Overdrive Electrical Connector
    G03905137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G03884902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    • Secure the steering column preventing possible rotation of the clockspring.
      Fig 7: Removing/Installing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
      G03905139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Steering Column Nuts
    G03905140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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