Ford Ecosport: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the driver air bag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
NOTE:
Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Disconnect the upper electrical connector.
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Disconnect the lower electrical connector.
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Remove the steering wheel.
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the clockspring rotor does not rotate.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.
Secure the clockspring with adhesive tape.
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.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column
internal sensor may result...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
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Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock LubricantXL-1
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Removal
With the vehicle in NEU..
Repair
NOTE:
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NOTE:
Always install a new heater mat.
NOTE:
During installation, it is allowable to adhere a new heater mat to any adhesive left behind on the foam.
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the heater mat doesn't have
any folds or creases that the c..