Steering Column Switches: Removal & Installation Mercury Sable V

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the 3 steering column shroud screws.
2. Separate and remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the 2 screws and the multifunction switch. To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Note. Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.

1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-293481) article.
2. Remove the 3 steering column shroud screws.
3. Separate and remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
5. Release the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-293481) article.

Note. Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.

1. Remove the ignition switch. For additional information, refer to «Ignition Switch»(ref-293477-S05200781332008080700000) .
2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-293481) article.
3. Cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
4. Remove the 2 steering column lock module bolts. Discard the bolts.
5. Remove the steering column lock module clamp.
6. Remove the steering column lock module.
7. 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 2 new bolts until the heads of the bolts shear off.