Ford Explorer: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Make sure the wheels and steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
NOTE:
Vehicle without heated steering wheel shown others similar.
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Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
If equipped with heated steering wheel
Disconnect the heated steering wheel electrical connector.
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Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
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Remove the steering wheel bolt and the steering wheel.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.
NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.
Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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:
System Operation
System Diagram
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SOBDMC
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ABS
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PCM
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BCM
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PATS Enable
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PATS
Transceiver
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-570Tube, Transmission FillTKIT-2006U-F/FMTKIT-2006U-FLM/LMTKIT-2006U-ROW1TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Fluid Suction Gun
Universal Fluid Dispenser
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Draining
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the tra..
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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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