Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, regardless of steering wheel position.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SECM installed. If the current SECM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SECM following the on-screen instructions.
Remove the driver airbag. Refer to: Driver Airbag - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .
Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.

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Remove the bolt and the steering wheel.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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