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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1326 (STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULEREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Removal and Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 2 | - | Electrical harness pin-type retainer (part of 14401) |
| 3 | - | Electrical harness pin-type retainer (part of 14401) |
| 4 | - | Multifunction switch electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 5 | 12049 | Steering column lock module bolt |
| 6 | 3C529 | Steering column |
| 7 | 3F642 | Steering column lock module |
| 8 | W504142 | Multifunction switch carrier bolts (3 required) |
| 9 | 3F791 | Multifunction switch carrier |
| 10 | - | Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 11 | 15607 | PATS transceiver |
NOTE:
Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.
- Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
- Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
- Detach the 2 electrical harness pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 3 multifunction switch carrier bolts.
- Remove the multifunction switch and carrier as an assembly.
- Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
- Remove the PATS transceiver.
- Remove the lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER .
- Position the steering column to the full downward position to access the lock module bolt.
- Cut a slot into the head of the steering column lock module bolt.
- Remove and discard the steering column lock module bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt until the head of the bolt shears off.
- Remove the steering column lock module.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Align the ribs on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube.
NOTE:
Clean all metal shavings and foreign material after cutting a slot into the steering column lock module bolt.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.