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Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Remove driver-side air bag module and steering wheel. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  . Remove screws and steering column opening cover. See Figure . Remove tilt column handle.
  3. Remove 3 screws and lower steering column shroud. Turn ignition switch to ON position. While pushing in on tab, pull out and remove ignition lock cylinder. See Figure . Remove lower instrument cluster finish panel and upper steering column shroud. Remove screw and Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) receiver. If reusing clockspring, apply 2 strips of tape across clockspring assembly to prevent accidental rotation.
  4. Remove key-in-ignition warning switch. Disconnect clockspring electrical connectors and disengage wire harness from retainers. Disengage retaining clips and remove clockspring.
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