Removal and Installation

Hybrid vehicles 

1. Remove the 2 steering column opening trim panel screws.

   All vehicles 

NOTE: The steering column opening trim panel is held in place by retaining clips that clip into the instrument panel.
2. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
   • Pull the steering column opening trim panel outward to release the retaining clips.

   Fusion and Milan only 

NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides of the shroud and lifting upwards.
3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
4. From the underside of the upper steering column shroud, detach the upper steering column shroud from the instrument cluster finish panel.
   Fig 1: View Of Upper Steering Column Shroud

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   MKZ 

NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides of the shroud and lifting upwards.
5. Remove the upper steering column shroud.

   All vehicles 

6. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and then the shroud.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.