Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1758

Fig. 87: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the

column bearings.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 88: Using 2-Jaw Puller To Remove Steering Wheel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel (3600).

7. Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.

8. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

10. Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .

CLOCKSPRING

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Removal & Installation

For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .

COLUMN

Special Tool(s)

Fig. 89: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Removal & Installation

All Vehicles

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the

restraint system backup power supply. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING
AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

3. Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the clockspring

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

4. Remove the clockspring (14A664). For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .

5. Remove the multi-function switch (13K359).

1. Remove the screws.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Remove the multi-function switch.

Fig. 90: Removing Multi-Function Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Remove the nuts and the steering column cover reinforcement.

removal and installation procedure.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup