Removal & Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. Refer to the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.