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:
Use the touchscreen to create a MyKey:
Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. If your vehicle has
a push-button start, place the remote control into the backup slot. See Passive
Anti-Theft System.
Switch the ignition on.
Access the main menu in the touchscreen and then scroll through the menus
to change the settings of your MyKey...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Hybrid
2
FDIM
3
Microphone
4
APIM
5
GWM
6
A/C clutch relay
7
Sunload sensor
8
FCIM-B
9
BCM
10
Ambient air quality sensor (if equipped)
11
SOBDMC
12
ACCM
13
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor
14
A/C compressor clutch field coil
15
Extern..
Categories
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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