Steering Column Switches: Removal & Installation Mercury Montego III

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-233014) .
2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and the steering column upper shroud as an assembly. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws. Press the sides of the upper steering column shroud inward to release it from the lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the lower shroud.
4. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
5. Remove the 4 screws and the multifunction switch.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-233039) .
2. Remove the upper steering column shroud. Press inward on the sides of the upper steering column shroud.
3. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the lower shroud.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the ignition switch. Release the 2 locking tabs.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-233039) .

1. Remove the ignition switch. For additional information, refer to «IGNITION SWITCH»(ref-233041-S32831851252006052400000) .
2. Cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
3. Remove the 2 steering column lock module bolts. Discard the bolts.
4. Remove the steering column lock module clamp.
5. Remove the steering column lock module.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Align the ribs on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube. Align the locating pin with the slot on the locating bracket of the steering column. Tighten the bolts until the heads of the bolts shear off.