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.
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Deactivate the supplemental restraints system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation .
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- Remove and discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.
- Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel (3600).
- Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation .
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.
CAUTION:
Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.