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Removal & Installation

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  1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Clockspring is part of multi-function switch and is not serviced separately. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL  .
  2. Remove four lower steering column shroud screws and separate upper and lower column shrouds. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder miniature light bulb from lower steering column shrouds. Remove three multi-function switch screws and disconnect switch electrical connectors. Slide multi-function switch off steering column. See Fig 1 .
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Activate SRS. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system function. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
Fig 1: Removing Multi-Function Switch With Clockspring
G97B04862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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