Screw bit size the steering column cover on a 2001 Ford Escape

Steering column shroud is the plastic cover just below the steering wheel that tidies away from sight the switches, wiring and connectors beneath.

Most shrouds are sectional and held in place with a combination of partially hidden screws, disguised screws and internal clips. Some shrouds aren't sectional and the steering wheel must be removed as a first step towards removal.

Please be aware modern steering wheels have the airbag and beneath the shroud is the wiring and connections. It isn't wise to fool around in there unless you know what you are doing.

This car is very easy...Take the steering column plastic covers off and un-screw the switch and connector. The upper plastic cover on the column has a tiny screw from underneath that needs to be removed. It's a star head screw, I think a 4mm socket will get, maybe smaller. If I recall the screws that hold the switch in are torx. One of the screws is a pain due to tight space, I used a torx bit and an very small ignition wrench to turn it. But all in all, your lucky you don't have to deal with 3' of wiring harnesses to unhook and undo like some Chevy's.

It is most likely the mulitfunction switch (turn signal switch) in the steering column. It's not too hard to replace as the steering wheel doesn't need to be removed. Take the covers off from around the column behind the steering wheel by removing the 3 screws with a torx bit. This will expose the switch which is held on with a couple torx screws also. Unplug the three connectors and then put the new part in. This is a common problem with Fords.
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Instrument Cluster Finish Panel

Removal and Installation

1. Remove three screws along the bottom of instrument panel steering column cover (04459). Pull on instrument panel steering column cover to unsnap the three clips across the top of the instrument panel steering column cover. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.



2. Remove four screws retaining the steering column shrouds (3530) together and remove the steering column shrouds.

3. Remove the three screws retaining the bottom of the cluster instrument panel finish panel (044D70).

4. Remove two screws retaining the cluster instrument panel finish panel above the instrument cluster face.

5. Pull cluster instrument panel finish panel to unsnap one retaining clip above the LH A/C register (19893).

6. Pull cluster instrument panel finish panel to unsnap three retaining clips on the RH side vertical edge.

7. Pull cluster instrument panel finish panel away from instrument panel (04320) far enough to disconnect the wiring connector(s).

8. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

I've never done #2, and #1 refers to the panel below the steering column. To remove it completely, pull it towards the driver's seat. There may be retaining clasps on it also.

1. 1 Open the hood. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Peel back the insulator if equipped, and use the wrench to loosen the clamp nut on the negative cable.
   
2. 2 Remove the covers on the steering column. Use the screwdriver to pull out the screws, and detach the knee bolster below the steering column. Pull out the screws and detach the lower cover to find the screw for the upper cover; then remove the upper cover in the same manner.
   
3. 3 Remove the multifunction switch by pulling out its retaining screw and pushing on the release lever to detach the switch from the column.
   
4. 4 Disconnect the ignition switch's electrical connector. Then detach the switch from the steering column by pressing on its clips to release the tabs.
   
5. 5 Install the new ignition switch in the old one's place, making sure the locking tabs activate and the spring under the switch is in position on the column's locking rod. Connect the electrical connector.
   
6. 6 Reconnect all other parts on the steering column in reverse order of removal. Replace the negative battery cable.
   
7. 7 Insert your ignition key to test for proper operation in all three positions: "Lock," "Accessory" and "Start."
   

Wut is the size of the screw? Does the screw have a fine thread?

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If you mean the flasher, the hardest part is finding it. It is usually under the dash near the driver but sometimes on the passenger side under dash. The book says yours is mounted to the steering column. To install, just pull it out or off the connector and push in new one.

Remove plastic cover around column, three or four screw's, then remove three small bolt's on wiper switch same switch as turn signal there together, disconnect harness and remove and replace with new switch, there's no service to switch if bad it just get replace.Hope this was very helpful

Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 . Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. Remove the screws. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel center finish panel. Remove the hood latch release handle. Remove the screws. Lower the hood latch release handle out of the way. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. Remove the screws. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. Remove the four screws. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. Position the column gearshift lever in the low position. Partially remove the instrument cluster finish panel. Remove the screws. Position instrument the cluster finish panel to gain access to electrical connectors. Remove instrument the cluster finish panel. Disconnect the connectors. Remove instrument the cluster finish panel. NOTE: Illustration shows steering column removed for clarity. Remove the instrument cluster. Remove the screws. Remove the transmission range indicator and position the cluster forward to disconnect the three electrical connectors on the back. Remove the instrument cluster.

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