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Steering Column: Disassembly

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  2. Remove the driver air bag module screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Driver Air Bag Module Screws
    G03950243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the driver air bag module.
    • Disengage the clips.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Air Bag Module
    G03950244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Speed Control Electrical Connector
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  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    • Remove the steering wheel bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt
    G03950246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the spacing collar.
    Fig 5: Removing Spacing Collar
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    7. CAUTION: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
    Fig 6: Removing Clockspring
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  7. Remove the clockspring.
    • Using a suitable tool, release the retaining clips.
  8. Remove the steering column multifunction switches.
    1. Press the retaining tabs.
    2. Lift the switches upwards.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Multifunction Switches
    G03950249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
    Fig 8: Removing Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver
    G03950250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the ignition switch.
    • Release the locking tabs.
    Fig 9: Removing Ignition Switch
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    11. NOTE: Make sure to maintain synchronous positioning between the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch while the ignition lock cylinder is removed.
    Fig 10: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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  11. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    • Insert and turn the ignition key to the ON position.
    • Using a suitable tool, press the detent and pull the ignition lock cylinder out.

    12. Vehicles with telescoping column 

  12. Fully extend the steering column.
    1. Release the locking lever.
    2. Extend the steering column.
    Fig 11: Fully Extending Steering Column
    G03950253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: The two halves of the steering column must be marked before separating to aid assembly.
    Fig 12: Marking Halves Of Steering Column
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  13. Mark the two halves of the steering column.
  14. Remove the steering column sliding bolt.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Column Sliding Bolt
    G03950255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the two halves of the steering column.
Fig 14: Separating Halves Of Steering Column
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