Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key into the lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and remove it.

Fig 2: Locating Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Separate and remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds & Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the multifunction switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Multifunction Switch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.