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Multi-Function Switch: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G01313946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
    1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
    2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
      Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
      G01313947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Unscrew the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609) and remove.
    Fig 3: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle & Shank
    G01313948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screws and the LH instrument panel insulator.
    Fig 4: Removing Left Hand Instrument Panel Insulator Screws
    G01313949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.
  5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
      Fig 5: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
      G01313950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.
  6. Remove the multi-function switch.
    1. Remove the two screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the multi-function switch.
      Fig 6: Removing Multi-Function Switch
      G01313951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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