Ford Explorer: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Opening Seal
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
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Push the cone into the rubber boot.
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Move the rubber boot aside to gain access to the steering column opening seal retainers.
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NOTE:
Use a 1/4 inch drive wobble extension.
Remove the steering column opening seal retainers.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the rubber boot.
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Remove the steering column opening seal.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or d..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: Before activating the memory seat, make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions and that all occupants are clear of
moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memory function when your vehicle is moving.
This feature recalls the position of the following:
Driver seat...
Activation
WARNING:
Police Package warning lights are a high-intensity
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) type. Do not stare directly at these lights,
as doing so may cause temporary blindness and/or eye damage. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in personal injury...
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