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Removal And Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
    1. Remove the pushpins.
    2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
  3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
    1. Disconnect the power point.
    2. Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
    3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
  4. Fig 1: Lower Instrument Panel Insulator
    GF0014246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the VAPS module.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the module.
  6. Fig 2: Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Module
    GF0014247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.