Steering Column: Notes

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Notes
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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column With Torque Specifications
GF0046780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Multifunction switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
2 - Multifunction switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
3 - Multifunction switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
4 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
5 - Brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector (part of 14401)
6 - Passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector (part of 14401)
7 - Wiring harness retainer (part of 14401)
8 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14401)
9 3530 Upper steering column shroud
10 3C529 Steering column
11 3F609 Steering column tilt lever shank
12 3530 Lower steering column shroud
13 55929 Lower steering column shroud screws (3 required)
14 - Overdrive cancel switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
Fig 2: Steering Column Nuts & Bolts With Torque Specifications
GF0046781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
15 N803942 Upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt
16 N806423 Steering column nuts (4 required)
RENDER: 1.0x

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