Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 22-02-2011
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Disassembly All vehicles 1. Remove the two multifunction switches. 1. Depress the retaining tangs. 2. Lift the switches upwards. 2. Detach the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. 3. Remove the driver air bag module. Release the three clips. Disconnect the air bag module electrical connector. 4. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver. 5. Remove the steering wheel. 1. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped). 2. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt. 6. Remove the tolerance ring. 7. NOTE: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape. Remove the clockspring. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips. 8. Remove the ignition switch. Release the clips. 9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position I (Accessory). 2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the detent. 3. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Vehicles with stability assist 10. Fully extend the steering column 1. Release the locking lever. 2. Fully extend the steering column. 11. NOTE: The steering column two halves must be marked before separating. Mark the two halves of the steering column. All vehicles 12. Remove the Allen bolt. 13. Separate the steering column two halves. Vehicles with stability assist 14. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp. 1. Remove the screws. 2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the locking tangs and remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp. 15. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws. 16. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor. Assembly Vehicles with stability assist 1. WARNING: Do not install a new steering wheel rotation sensor, if the locking pin has been removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING: Before fitting the steering wheel rotation sensor, make sure the rotor is in the correct position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Check that the alignment indicator is in the correct position.
