Steering Column: Removal & Installation Ford Escape I facelift 2

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the steering column opening trim.
2. Remove the LH instrument panel side finish panel.
3. Through the side finish panel opening, remove the ground wire eyelet bolt. Position the 2 ground wire eyelets and wires aside.
4. Through the side finish panel opening, disconnect the 2 instrument panel wiring harness electrical connectors and, if equipped, the battery high-voltage jumper switch electrical connector. Position the connectors and harnesses aside.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and rotate the steering wheel clockwise until the steering column coupling-to-steering column bolt is accessible.
6. Through the side finish panel opening, remove and discard the steering column shaft coupling-to-steering column bolt. To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
7. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise until the column locks.
8. Separate the steering column coupling from the steering column.
9. Remove the 3 steering column dash seal nuts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
10. From the passenger compartment, slide the dash seal upwards on the steering column shaft.
11. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering column shaft bolt. To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
12. Remove the steering column shaft and dash seal.
13. Remove the steering column dash seal from the shaft. Inspect the dash seal and clip-type retainers for damage and, if necessary, install a new dash seal.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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PART DESCRIPTION CHART

1. Remove the steering column opening trim.
2. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws.
3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.