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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: Steering wheel removed for clarity.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Ignition Switch With Torque Specifications
GF0014282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3530 Upper steering column shroud
2 3530 Lower steering column shroud
3 W710485 Lower steering column shroud screws (3 required)
4 118572 Ignition switch screw
5 11572 Ignition switch
6 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
7 3F609 Steering column tilt release lever/handle
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.
  2. Remove the steering column tilt release lever/handle.
  3. Fig 2: Steering Column Tilt Release Lever/Handle
    GF0014283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing the sides inward.
  4. Remove the 3 screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
  5. Remove the ignition switch.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the ignition switch screw and remove the ignition switch.
      • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.