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Steering Wheel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Make sure the wheels and steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.

NOTE: Vehicle without heated steering wheel shown in illustration, others similar.

1.

Remove the driver airbag. REFER to: Driver Airbag .

2.
1. 1.
  
  Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the steering wheel bolt and the steering wheel.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

GFD121635

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

3.

NOTE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

NOTE: Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.

Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

GFD121636

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY