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Fig 1: Clockspring & Retaining Clips
GF0005475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
  1. Install the clockspring.
    • With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column.
    • Engage the retaining tabs.
  2. Fig 2: Clockspring Electrical Connectors & Bracket
    GF0005476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the clockspring wire harness and electrical connectors.
    • Route the clockspring wire harness down the side of the steering column and install the wire harness retainers.
    • Connect the clockspring electrical connectors.
      • Install the electrical connectors into the bracket.
  4. Fig 3: Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch
    GF0005471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.


  1. Install the upper steering column shroud.
  2. Fig 1: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    GF0005478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    • Position the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    • Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column.
    • Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position.
    • Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin is seated in the hole in the steering column.
    • Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder through all positions to verify operation.
  4. Install the lower steering column shroud and the 3 screws.
  5. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel.
  6. Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
  7. Install the steering wheel. Do not install the driver air bag module at this time. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  8. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
  9. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .