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Steering Column - SVT: Disassembly

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    Right-hand drive vehicles 

  1. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield upper retaining bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Lock Shield Upper Retaining Bolt
    G01611191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Lock Shield
    G01611192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All Vehicles 

  3. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Speed Control Electrical Connector
    G01611193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel
    G01611194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the spacing collar.
    Fig 5: Removing Spacing Collar
    G01611195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
  6. Remove the clockspring.
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips.
      Fig 6: Removing Clockspring
      G01611196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the steering column multifunction switches.
    1. Depress the retaining tangs.
    2. Lift the switches upwards.
      Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Multifunction Switches
      G01611197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
    Fig 8: Remove The Passive Anti-Theft System Transceiver
    G01611198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the ignition switch.
    • Release the locking tangs.
      Fig 9: Removing Ignition Switch
      G01611199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position I.
    2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver depress the detent.
      Fig 10: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
      G01611200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Vehicles With Stability Assist 

  11. Fully extend the steering column.
    1. Release the locking lever.
    2. Extend the steering column.
      Fig 11: Releasing Locking Lever And Steering Column
      G01611201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: The two halves of the steering column must be marked before separating to aid installation.
    Fig 12: Marking The Two Halves Of Steering Column
    G01611202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Mark the two halves of the steering column.

    13. All Vehicles 

  13. Remove the steering column bolt.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Column Bolt
    G01611203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the two halves of the steering column.
    Fig 14: Separating Two Halves Of Steering Column
    G01611204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. Vehicles With Stability Assist 

  15. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Remove the retaining screws.
    2. Depress the locking tangs.
      Fig 15: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Clamp
      G01611205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws.
    Fig 16: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Retaining Screws
    G01611206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    Fig 17: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G01611207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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