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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. Press the retaining tangs.
    2. Lift the switches upwards.
    Fig 1: Removing Two Multifunction Switches
    G03870428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the driver air bag module bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
    G03870429Courtesy 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
    G03870430Courtesy 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
    G03870431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the tolerance ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Tolerance Ring
    G03870432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Make sure the air bag sliding contact is not allowed to rotate. Secure the contact in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
    Fig 6: Releasing Two Clips
    G03870433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two clips.
  8. Fully extend the steering column.
    1. Release the locking lever.
    2. Fully extend the steering column.
    Fig 7: Releasing Locking Lever
    G03870434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The steering column two halves must be marked before separating.
    Fig 8: Marking Two Halves Of Steering Column
    G03870435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Mark the two halves of the steering column.
  10. Remove the alien bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Alien Bolt
    G03870436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Separate the steering column into two halves.
    Fig 10: Separating Steering Column Into Two Halves
    G03870437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, press the locking tangs and remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    Fig 11: Removing Screws
    G03870438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor screws.
    Fig 12: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Screws
    G03870439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G03870440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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