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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. On all models except Cougar, open stowage tray to access two upper retaining bolts. Remove driver side instrument panel. Center steering wheel. Lock in position, remove ignition key.
  2. Remove steering column lower shroud. Remove steering column upper shroud. Disconnect steering column shaft from flexible coupling. Rotate clamp plate to disengage.
  3. Disconnect electrical connectors on right-hand side of steering column. Disconnect electrical connectors on left-hand side of steering column. On Cougar, disconnect air bag control module. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
  4. Unclip wiring harness. Remove 4 steering column retaining bolts. Slide steering column outwards to disengage retaining tab.
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