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Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

Vehicles with console shift 

  1. Position the steering column and connect the shift lock actuator.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Interlock Actuator
    G02156573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with column shift 

  2. Position the steering column and connect the shift cable.
    Fig 2: Connecting Shift Cable
    G02156574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G02156575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All Vehicles 

  4. Position the steering column and install the four nuts.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Nuts
    G02156576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the steering column coupling and install the bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
    G02156577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G02156578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.
    Fig 7: Attaching Wiring Routing Pin To Steering Column
    G02156579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the wiring.
    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.
    Fig 8: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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  9. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Connecting Multi-Function Switch Connectors
    G02156581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the multi-function switch and install the screws.
    Fig 10: Installing Multi-Function Switch
    G02156582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the reinforcement.
    1. Position the reinforcement and install the bolts.
    2. Position the data link connector and install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Reinforcement.
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  12. Install the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
  13. If equipped with a column shift, reposition the shift indicator tube.
    1. Reposition the shift indicator tube and install the screw.
    2. Attach the shift indicator cable.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Indicator Tube
    G02156584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.
    Fig 13: Installing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch
    G02156585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transmitter.
    1. Position the PATS transmitter to the steering column.
    2. Install the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
    Fig 14: Installing PATS Transmitter
    G02156586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
    Fig 15: Installing Tilt Wheel Handle & Shank
    G02156587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If using the same clockspring, remove the tape.
    Fig 16: Removing Tape
    G02156588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.
  19. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to REACTIVATION .