Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing the sides inward.
3. Remove the upper shroud and the 3 screws holding the lower shroud to the steering column.
4. Disconnect the 3 multi-function switch electrical connectors.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting 3 Multi-Function Switch Electrical Connectors

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector

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Vehicles with column shift 

6. Disconnect the brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Electrical Connector

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7. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Clockspring Electrical Connector

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All vehicles 

8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the passive anti-theft system (PATS) sensor.
   • Release the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
     Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Sensor

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: The steering column is equipped with a safety device located at the bottom side of the column support. Make sure that the electrical connector and wiring retainer are disconnected prior to removing the column support-to-instrument panel nuts or damage to the safety device or wiring can occur.
9. Disconnect the steering column adaptive load safety device electrical connector.
   • Detach the wiring retainer.
     Fig 6: Disconnecting Steering Column Adaptive Load Safety Device Electrical Connector

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Vehicles with column shift 

10. Disconnect the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    • Remove the screw.
      • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Release the cable from the shift selector arm.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles 

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
11. Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 4 steering column mounting nuts and lower the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Vehicles with column shift 

CAUTION: Carefully rock the vacuum connector from side-to-side to avoid damaging the parking brake release switch.