Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the shroud.
- Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws.
- Detach the steering column opening cover by pulling straight outward.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
- Remove the steering column opening cover.
- Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
- Press the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
NOTE:
Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides and lifting upwards.
NOTE:
The top of the steering column opening cover is held in by tabs that clip into the instrument panel.