Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Interior Trim Remover |
Removal
All vehicles
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Fully extend and lower the steering column.
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Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Vehicles with police package
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Release the tabs and position the gear selector boot aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
All vehicles
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Release the upper steering column shroud front clips.
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Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
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Release the LH clip.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
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Release the RH clip.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE:
Passenger vehicle version shown, police package vehicles similar.
Release the outer clips on each side and remove the steering column upper shroud.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Position the manual steering column adjust lever in the down position.
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Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate tri..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the push pin and remove the drivers side insulation panel.
Remove the bolts.
Torque:
28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
Remove the nut.
Torque:
22 lb...
WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice...
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WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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