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Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor: Removal

  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  2. Remove the two multifunction switches.
    1. Depress the retaining tangs.
    2. Lift the switches upwards.
      Fig 1: Removing Multifunction Switches
      G03431352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Detach the driver air bag module.
    Fig 2: Detaching Driver Air Bag Module
    G03431353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the driver air bag module.
    • Release the three clips.
    • Disconnect the module electrical connector.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Module Electrical Connector
      G03431354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    1. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
    2. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
      Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt
      G03431355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the tolerance ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Tolerance Ring
    G03431356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Make sure the air bag sliding contact is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
  7. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips.
      Fig 6: Releasing Retaining Clips
      G03431357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Fully extend the steering column.
    1. Release the locking lever.
    2. Fully extend the steering column.
      Fig 7: Releasing Locking Lever
      G03431358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The steering column two halves must be marked before separating.
    Fig 8: Marking Two Halves Of Steering Column
    G03431359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Mark the two halves of the steering column.
  10. Remove the Allen bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Allen Bolt
    G03431360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Separate the steering column into two halves.
    Fig 10: Separating Steering Column
    G03431361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the locking tangs and remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
      Fig 11: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Clamp
      G03431362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws.
    Fig 12: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Retaining Screws
    G03431363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G03431364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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