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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 152 (STEERING COLUMN)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMNREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to DEPOWERING PROCEDURE .
  2. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
  3. Remove the steering column cover.
  4. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and steering column upper shroud as an assembly.
    • Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
    • Press the sides of the upper steering column shroud inward to release it from the lower steering column shroud.
  5. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  7. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the 3 multifunction switch electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
      G03983538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G03929030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.
    • Release the 2 pin-type retainers.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Steering Column
      G03983540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 4 steering column nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the steering column.
    13. CAUTION: Make sure the end tabs of the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp do not contact the boot after installation.
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