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Removal And Installation

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column With Torque Specifications
GF0032050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3530 Upper steering column shroud
2 3K512 Lower steering column shroud
3 W506943 Lower steering column shroud screw (2 required)
4 W504695 Lower steering column shroud screw
5 3RA27 Steering column shaft bolt
6 - Steering column dust seal
7 N806423 Steering column support bracket nut (4 required)
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Remove the key.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraints system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    3. NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides and lifting upwards.
  3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Upper Steering Column Shroud
    GF0032051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 screws and then remove the lower steering column shroud.
    5. NOTE: The top of the instrument panel steering column cover is held in by tabs that clip into the instrument panel.
  5. Remove the 2 instrument panel steering column cover screws.
    • Detach the instrument panel steering column cover.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover Screws
    GF0032052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the temperature sensor.
    • Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
    7. Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector & Hose From Temperature Sensor
    GF0032053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the multi-function switch, ignition switch and clockspring electrical connectors.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Multi-Function Switch, Ignition Switch & Clockspring Electrical Connector
    GF0030226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the adaptive headlamp switch electrical connector.
    9. Fig 6: Locating Adaptive Headlamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0032054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector and the key in connector.
    10. Fig 7: Locating Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Electrical Connector
    GF0030227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
  11. Release and remove the lower steering column shaft joint cover from the studs.
    12. Fig 8: Locating Lower Steering Column Shaft Joint Cover & Studs
    GF0032055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
    13. Fig 9: Index-Marking Steering Column Shaft Position To Steering Gear
    GF0032056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  13. Remove the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering gear.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Shaft Bolt
    GF0032057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 4 steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  16. Repower the supplemental restraints system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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