Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) for at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation .
Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
Remove the multi-function switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the multi-function switch.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Multi-Function Switch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission
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: Removing Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission
Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  All vehicles with automatic transmission
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 5: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the overdrive electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Overdrive Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the steering column shaft bolt.

Fig 8: Removing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the four nuts and the steering column.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts And Steering Column
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.