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Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor: Installation

    WARNING: Do not install a new steering wheel rotation sensor, if the locking pin has been removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Before fitting the steering wheel rotation sensor, make sure the rotor is in the correct position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 1: Checking Alignment Indicator In Correct Position
    G03870441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Check that the alignment indicator is in the correct position.
    2. WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining clamp screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G03870442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    3. WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining clamp screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 3: Installing Screws
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  3. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Install the screws.
    2. Apply grease to the steering column splines.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the steering column shafts are aligned correctly.
    Fig 4: Connecting Two Steering Column Halves
    G03870444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the two steering column halves.
    5. WARNING: Make sure the breakaway capsules are located in the holes in the bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Make sure the bolt is not over-tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 5: Tightening Steering Column Bolt
    G03870445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the steering column bolt.
    1. Align the breakaway capsules.
    2. Tighten the steering column bolt.
    6. WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor locking pin is removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 6: Removing Locking Pin
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  6. Remove the locking pin.
    7. WARNING: Make sure the air bag sliding contact is centralized before installing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 7: Turning Air Bag Sliding Contact
    G03870447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Centralize the air bag sliding contact.
    1. Turn the air bag contact in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction until a resistance is felt (approximately 2.5 turns from the central position).
    2. Turn the air bag sliding contact CLOCKWISE 2.5 turns until the arrow marked on the center of the sliding contact aligns with the raised "V" section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the sliding contact. The sliding contact is now centralized.
    8. CAUTION: Make sure the spacing collar is correctly located. Do not assemble if the spacing collar is missing.
  8. Install the air bag sliding contact.
    • Make sure both the retaining tangs lock into position on the steering column.
      Fig 8: Checking Retaining Tangs Lock Into Position On Steering Column
      G03870448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the steering wheel.
    Fig 9: Installing Steering Wheel
    G03870449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the driver air bag module.
    Fig 10: Installing Driver Air Bag Module
    G03870450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the multifunction switches.
    Fig 11: Installing Multifunction Switches
    G03870451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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