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Removal And Installation

  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Disabling & Activating Air Bag System in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G03244620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Separate the LH instrument panel finish panel from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Separating LH Instrument Panel Finish Panel From Instrument Panel
    G03244621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 3: Removing RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G03244622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G03244623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the screws and the steering column opening brace.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Opening Brace
    G03244624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside.
    1. Loosen the screw.
      • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
    2. Disconnect the cable.
    3. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside.
    Fig 6: Positioning Selector Lever Indicator Cable Aside
    G03244625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    2. Press the lock cylinder release pin and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    Fig 7: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    G03244626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. If so equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.
    2. Remove the 3 screws.
    3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    Fig 8: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G03244627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 nuts and the bracket and lower the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Removing Bracket And Lowering Steering Column
    G03244628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 10: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G03244629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Never reinstall the old gearshift lever pin.
    Fig 11: Removing Gearshift Lever Pin And Gearshift Lever
    G03244630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the gearshift lever pin and the gearshift lever. Discard the gearshift lever pin.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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