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Removal (Excursion & F250-550 Super Duty)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute to deplete air bag back-up power supply. Remove air bag module. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG .
  2. If contact assembly is to be reused, put tape across contact assembly to prevent rotation of contact assembly. See Figure. If clockspring is rotated, it could be damaged internally. Remove tilt wheel handle and shank (if equipped).
  3. Remove lower steering column shroud. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER . Remove upper steering column shroud. Remove passive anti-theft system (PATS) transmitter (if equipped). See Figure. Remove ignition key warning switch. Remove instrument panel steering column cover. Disconnect contact assembly electrical connectors. Pry contact assembly lower retaining clip loose. Remove contact assembly.