Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

All vehicles

1. Fully extend and lower the steering column.
   

1. Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Vehicles with police package

1. Release the tabs and position the gear selector boot aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

All vehicles

1. 
   Release the upper steering column shroud front clips.
   
   1. Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
      
   2. Release the LH clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
   3. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
      
   4. Release the RH clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

1. 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

1. If equipped.
   Position the manual steering column adjust lever in the down position.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.