Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Interior Trim Remover |
Removal
All vehicles
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Fully extend and lower the steering column.
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Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Vehicles with police package
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Release the tabs and position the gear selector boot aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
All vehicles
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Release the upper steering column shroud front clips.
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Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
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Release the LH clip.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
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Release the RH clip.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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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
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If equipped.
Position the manual steering column adjust lever in the down position.
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Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate tri..
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems...
Removal
Front Cable
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch...
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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