Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Remove the 2 screws and the lower dash panel.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Dash Panel Screws

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Remove the screw and the lower steering column shroud.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Steering Column Screw

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Remove the 2 screws and the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Steering Column Screw

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Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Clockspring Electrical Connectors

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Remove the screw and slide the multi-function switch up and position it aside.

Fig 5: Locating Multi-Function Switch

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Place a piece of tape on the clockspring to prevent it from rotating.

Fig 6: Identifying Tape On Clockspring

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Press the 3 tabs on the clockspring and slide the clockspring off.

Fig 7: Locating Clockspring Screw

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Remove the 3 screws and remove the clockspring and shroud mounting bracket.

Fig 8: Locating Mounting Bracket Screws

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Disconnect the brake shift interlock switch electrical connector.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Switch Electrical Connector

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Release the tab and slide the brake shift interlock down to remove.

Fig 10: Locating Brake Shift Tap

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.