Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1739

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 12: Disconnecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical

connector.

Fig. 13: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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Regular Cab With Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioners

10. Remove the passenger side corner upper trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR

TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

11. Remove the passenger door scuff plate and weatherstripping.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 14: Removing Passenger Door Scuff Plate & Weatherstripping
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12. Remove the three pin-type retainers, pull out on the passenger side lower corner trim panel near the door

jamb and release the lower corner trim panel from the vehicle.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 15: Removing Three Pin-Type Retainers
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13. Separate the safety belt and remove the lower corner trim panel.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup