Removal and Installation

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Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .

WARNING: When carrying a live air bag, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. In the unlikely event of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the steering wheel cover.
Remove the steering wheel frame.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Disconnect the ground wire.
3. Remove the steering wheel frame.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Frame
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the speed control switches electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Speed Control Switches Electrical Connector
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Remove the speed control switches.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the speed control switches.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Switches
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.