Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Notes

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Notes
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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Clockspring
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Item Part Number Description
1 3530 Upper steering column shroud
2 14A644 Clockspring
3 - Clockspring wiring retaining clip (2 required) (part of 14A644)
4 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14A644)
5 3F609 Tilt wheel shank handle
6 3533 Lower steering column shroud
7 - Lower steering column shroud screw (3 required)
8 44F08 Steering column opening lower finish panel
9 - Steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement bolt (6 required)
10 - Data link connector (DLC) (part of 14401)
11 - Steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement
12 - DLC screw (2 required)
13 - Electrical connector (part of 14401)
14 - Ignition switch lock cylinder
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