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Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position a new sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing a new front or side supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing new, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure contained in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
NOTE: A repair is made by installing new components only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.
  1. Remove the screws and the multifunction switch assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws And Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01388194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the multifunction switch bracket aside.
    1. Release the spring.
    2. Remove the screws.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws
      G01388195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the nuts and bolt and remove the transmission range selector lever and solenoid assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Nuts And Bolt And Remove Transmission Range Selector Lever And Solenoid Assembly
    G01388196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
  5. Remove the tilt column lever.
    Fig 4: Removing Tilt Column Lever
    G01388197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolt/nut and remove the steering column mounting bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt/Nut And Remove Steering Column Mounting Bracket
    G01388198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Cut slots into the heads of the shear-off bolts to remove.
  7. Remove the shear-off bolts and the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    • Discard the shear-off bolts.
      Fig 6: Removing Shear-Off Bolts
      G01388199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Install new ignition lock cylinder shear-off bolts and tighten until the head breaks off.
  8. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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