Steering column removal

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1997
FORD
E250 CARGO VAN "ECONOLINE" ?
NO COUNTRY TOLD LHD OR RHD, WE DRIVE ON LEFT SIDE OF CAR HERE LHD. AND HVAC IS NOT THE SAME AT ALL BOTH.
THERE ARE 64 STEPS TO GET IT OUT. ARE YOU READY,
TIMES X2, OUT AND COUNT.

REMOVE

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the two access covers and two air bag module or horn pad retaining nuts from the air bag module on the back side of the steering wheel, and lift the module away from the steering wheel. 3. Disconnect the air bag wire harness connectors and remove the module from the steering wheel. 4. Disconnect the horn/speed control wire harness connector in the steering wheel. 5. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt. 6. Use a suitable steering wheel puller and remove the steering wheel. Route the contact assembly wire harnesses through the steering wheel as the steering wheel is lifted off the shaft. NOTE For vehicles with an E40D transmission, a protective cover (such as a rag) must be placed between the gearshift lever and the steering column shroud opening during steering column shroud removal. This will prevent damage to the shrink wrap on the gearshift lever. 7. Remove the steering column lower trim mouldings. 8. On all except Commercial Chassis, grasp the bottom of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the bottom from its retained position, then grasp the top of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the instrument panel steering column cover from its retained position. 9. On Commercial Chassis, remove the steering column tube lower trim, if so equipped. 10. Remove the steering column release lever by unscrewing it from the steering column. 11. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the /RUN/// position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, press the retaining pin of the lock cylinder through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 12. Remove the clockspring. 13. Remove the four retaining screws from the lower steering column shroud and remove the upper shroud from the column. 14. On all except Commercial Chassis, unsnap the lower instrument panel steering column cover, then remove the six knee brace retaining bolts. 15. Remove the steering column support: 16. On all except Commercial Chassis, remove the two bolts from the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. 17. On Commercial Chassis, remove the four retaining nuts from the steering column support. 18. Disconnect the PRND21 cable from the steering actuator housing by removing one screw. 19. Disconnect the PRND21 cable loop from the shift tube hook. 20. Remove the two retaining screws and two electrical connectors from the switch. Remove the multi-function switch from the steering column. 21. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering shaft flex coupling. 22. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm. 23. Remove the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket. 24. Disconnect the ignition switch. 25. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the plastic snap-on connectors. 26. While supporting the steering column, remove the four retaining nuts. 27. Disconnect the collapsible intermediate shaft from the U-joint at the lower end of the steering column. 28. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. 29. Unfasten the engine cover latches and remove the engine cover. Engine cover removal 30. Remove the four screws from the top of the instrument panel. Location of the screws at the top of the instrument panel 31. Remove the upper center instrument panel access panel. 32. Disconnect the climate control air vacuum connector. 33. Remove the headlamp knob and bezel. 34. Remove the two bolts from the instrument panel finish panel and remove the panel. 35. Remove the instrument cluster as follows: 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Remove the transmission range indicator. 4. Remove the instrument cluster. 36. Remove the three headlamp switch bolts. 37. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector. 38. Disconnect the radio electrical connectors and the antenna and remove the radio. 39. Pry the center finish panel away from the instrument panel and position it out of the way. 40. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector and power point electrical connector. 41. Remove the center finish panel. 42. Remove the three climate control panel screws. 43. Remove the climate control panel assembly from the center finish panel. 44. Disconnect the climate control wiring harnesses from behind the climate control panel. 45. Remove the driver side upper left access panel to access the instrument panel nut. 46. Remove the instrument panel nut retaining the instrument panel to the main bracket. 47. Remove the passenger side instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. 48. Remove the instrument panel dash brace. 49. From under the hood, remove the two coolant reservoir screws and position the reservoir out of the way. 50. Remove the main wiring assembly/lower bulkhead connector as follows: 1. Remove the bulkhead connector bolt. 2. Disconnect the bulkhead connector clips. 3. Remove the bulkhead connector. 51. Remove the right-hand cowl side trim panel. 52. Disconnect the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector. 53. Disconnect the instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors. Instrument panel cowl side electrical connectors 54. Disconnect the passenger side air bag module electrical connector. 55. Remove the two locators on the radio antenna from the wiring shield (passenger side). 56. Remove the six bolts (one on each of the two center brackets and two on each end) retaining the instrument panel to the center dash panel. NOTE Removing the instrument panel from the vehicle requires two technicians. 57. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle through the passenger side door. 58. Lift the instrument panel upward slightly and outward to remove from the dash panel. WARNING THE ENGINE MUST BE OFF, FULLY COOL AND THE COOLING SYSTEM FULLY DEPRESSURIZED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DISCONNECT ANY HEATER WATER HOSES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR BURNS FROM HOT LIQUID ESCAPING OUT OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. 59. Drain the engine cooling system. 60. Disconnect the quick disconnect heater water hose couplings. 61. Plug the heater water hoses with a suitable 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plug. 62. Remove the heater core cover. 63. Remove and discard the heater core case seal. NOTE Use care not to spill the coolant remaining in the heater core during removal. 64. Remove the heater core


SIGH! pant pant pant, snooze.

Manual Steering Column with JL4) or
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement (Power Steering Column with JL4) ?
Preliminary Procedure Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
1
Steering Angle Sensor Adapter
2
Steering Wheel Position Sensor
Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Tip
If reusing, secure the old steering wheel position sensor before removing it for proper alignment upon reinstallation. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .

Callout

Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
1
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
Procedure Remove the steering column boot seal in order to access the intermediate steering shaft bolt.
2
Intermediate Steering Shaft Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
47 N?·m (35 lb ft)
3
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Tip
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If necessary, scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing.
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If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.

Callout

Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

1
Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4)
Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N?·m (18 lb ft)
2
Steering Column
Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

If equipped with AN3, disconnect the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement - Column .

Transfer any parts as needed.

To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section. NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly (clock spring) to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the assembly.
   
2. Lock the steering column by installing the J42640 into the underside of the steering column.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the tires and wheels.
5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
6. Remove or disconnect the following: CAUTION
   Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control, which could result in personal injury.
   
• Intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and coupling from gear
• Pressure and return pipes from the gear
• Electrical connector, if equipped
  Stabilizer shaft links at lower control arms
• Remove the left stabilizer shaft insulator.
• Rotate the stabilizer shaft to access steering gear bolts.
• The outer tie rod retaining nuts.
• Using J24319-B separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
• Rack and pinion attaching bolts
• Rack and pinion assembly through the left wheel opening.
7. Transfer the outer tie rods if replacing the power steering gear.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Rack and pinion assembly through the left wheel opening and tighten the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
   • Electrical connector, if equipped
     Pressure and return lines to the steering gear and tighten the fittings to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
   • Heat shield and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 7 ft. Lbs. (10 N)
   • Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator.
2. Install stabilizer shaft Links to lower control arms
3. Intermediate shaft to the steering gear and tighten the pinch bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
4. Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
5. Install the outer tie rods retaining nuts. torque the nuts to 22ft.lbs(30 Nm) plus an additional 180 degrees.
6. Install the tires and wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the steering column anti rotation pin from the steering column.
9. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
10. Adjust the front toe.

Lock the steering column by installing the Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin tool J 42640 into the underside of the steering column--Aurora


Steering gear mounting bolts--Aurora




Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Heat Shield Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • The stabilizer shaft links.
   • Rotate the stabilizer shaft downward.
   • The electrical harness clip.
   • Power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts.
   • The heat shield.

To Install:

1. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
2. Install or connect the following:
   • The mounting bolts And torque to 89in.lbs.(10 Nm)
   • The electrical harness clip.
   • Rotate the stabilizer shaft into position.
   • The stabilizer shaft links.
3. Lower the vehicle.

Figure of heat shield removed from above rack bolts with location shown

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
2. Remove the console glove compartment. Disconnect the power point electrical connector. If equipped, disconnect the cellular phone antenna cable and coaxial cable from the console glove compartment. If equipped, disconnect the cellular phone antenna cable and coaxial cable.
3. If equipped, remove the compact disc changer. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the digital audio compact disc player.
4. Place the gearshift lever in the 1 position.
5. Remove the console top panel. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
6. Remove the floor console to floor bracket screws.
7. Remove the floor console to gearshift bracket screws.
8. Remove the floor console. Slide the floor console rearward. Remove the floor console. Disconnect the three electrical connectors. CAUTION
   Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
   
9. Remove the passenger side air bag module. WARNING
   Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING
   Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING
   Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
   
10. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
11. Push in on the two glove compartment door tabs and position downward.
12. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
13. Remove the passenger air bag module. Note: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
14. If equipped, remove the rear seat climate control air duct sleeve.
15. Remove the steering column. CAUTION
    Do not remove the steering column, steering wheel and air bag module as an assembly from the vehicle. Unless the steering column is locked to prevent rotation; or the lower end of the steering shaft is wired to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated, damage to the air bag sliding contact will occur. NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation. Make sure vehicle front wheels are in the straight-ahead position
    
16. Remove the ignition switch lock
17. Remove the steering wheel.
18. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
19. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank by unscrewing it from the steering column.
20. Remove the four upper and lower steering column shroud retaining screws. Remove the upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud.
21. Remove the lower instrument panel trim cover.
22. Unsnap the steering column lower trim panel.
23. Remove the release lever hood retaining screws.
24. Remove the brake release retaining screws.
25. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement
26. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement brace.
27. Disconnect the shift cable and bracket from the steering column by removing two screws.
28. Disconnect the transmission shift cable loop from the shift tube hook (column shift).
29. Remove the two multi-function switch retaining screws and set the multi-function switch aside.
30. Remove the retaining screw and remove the wiring connector from the ignition switch.
31. Remove two front steering column nuts and the steering column impact absorber
32. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering column lower yoke.
33. While supporting the column assembly, remove two rear column assembly retaining nuts.
34. Disconnect the shift cable and bracket from the selector lever pivot. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
35. Remove the shift cable and bracket from the lower column mounting.
36. Remove two shift lock actuator-retaining screws and remove the shift lock actuator (console shift only).
37. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
38. Release the cable from the parking brake actuator.
39. Release the cable conduit from the parking brake actuator.
40. To disconnect the driver's side outboard bulkhead electrical connector. Loosen the bolt. Disconnect the driver's side bulkhead electrical connector.
41. To disconnect the driver's side inboard bulkhead electrical connector. Loosen the bolt. Disconnect the driver's side bulkhead electrical connector.
42. If equipped, disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connectors.
43. Remove the steering column mounting support to instrument cowl brace bolts.
44. Remove the instrument panel dash brace to instrument panel bolt.
45. Loosen the nut that secures the instrument panel dash brace. Position the instrument panel dash brace aside.
46. Remove the pin-type retainers. Remove the passenger side instrument panel insulator. Remove the courtesy lamp.
47. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
48. Disconnect the in-line electrical harness connector.
49. Position the passenger side scuff plate aside.
50. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel.

4.2L Engine

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
2. Remove the drive belt.
   
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
   
4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
   
5. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump.
   
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the wiring loom on the power steering pump.
   
7. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
   
8. Remove the power steering pump.
   
9. Remove the power steering pump pulley.
   
10. Remove the power steering pump pulley using Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover tool no. J 25034-C, or equivalent.
    

this is for 1996, don't have 89.
these may be steps you need

1. Remove pinch bolt from steering shaft flex coupling.
   

1. Disconnect shift cable from selector lever pivot.
   

1. Remove shift cable from steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing tab on cable in and sliding cable off bracket.
   

1. Disconnect ignition switch (11572) by loosening bolt and removing connector. The bolt is part of connector and can not be removed.
   

1. While supporting steering column, remove four retaining nuts.
   

1. Disconnect collapsible intermediate shaft from U-joint at lower end of steering column.
   

1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
   

It all depends on the tools you have and if you have patience....this is the task for removing and replacing the switch:

Removal & Installataion
CAUTION These models covered are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS and refer to the precautions in the Chassis Electrical Section.

1. Make sure the steering wheel is in the center position (wheels in the straight ahead position)
   
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
   
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable first, then the positive cable.
   
4. Wait 10-20 minutes for the back-up power to discharge. Do NOT proceed until the back-up power is discharged from the SRS system!
   
5. Remove the driver’s side air bag module and steering wheel, as outlined under the Steering Wheel Removal & Installation procedure in this section.
   
6. Remove the steering column nacelle, as follows:
   
   • Open the fascia lower access panel.
     
   • Remove 3 screws securing steering column nacelle halves together.
     
   • Release clips securing nacelle together and remove from steering column.
     

Exploded view of the steering column nacelle (cover) mounting

Remove the rotary coupler, as follows:

• Release rotary coupler connector from bracket and disconnect from harness.
  
• Disconnect rotary coupler connector from harness.
  
• Remove rotary coupler.
  

View of the rotary coupler

1. Release passive coil from steering column lock and lower the coil without disconnecting the harness.
   
2. Release front wiper delay connector from column switch mounting bracket and disconnect from harness.
   
3. Disconnect harness connector from wiper switch.
   
4. Remove 2 screws securing switch, carefully raise edge of switch bracket to clear location peg and remove switch.
   

Release front wiper delay connector (3) from column switch mounting bracket and disconnect from harness. Disconnect the wiper switch connector (4), then remove the switch mounting screws (5)

To install:

1. Install the new switch to bracket and secure with screws.
   
2. Connect harness connector to switch.
   
3. Connect front wiper delay connector and Install the connector to switch bracket.
   
4. Install the passive coil to column lock.
   
5. Install the rotary coupler, as follows:
   
   • Install the rotary coupler to steering column and connect connector to harness.
     
   • Connect rotary coupler connector to harness and secure to bracket.
     
6. Install the steering column nacelle, as follows:
   
   • Position the nacelle to steering column and secure with clips and screws.
     
   • Close fascia lower access panel.
     
7. Install the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module, as outlined in this section.
   
8. Connect the positive, then the negative battery cables.
   

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
   CAUTION After disconnecting the negative battery cable, wait for 1 minute for the SRS module to deplete its energy.
   
   
2. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
   
3. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
   
4. Remove the steering column by performing the following procedure:
   
   • Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction.
     
   • At the both sides of the steering wheel, remove the cover plugs, the steering wheel-to-air bag module screws, disconnect the air bag electrical connector and carefully remove the air bag module.
     
     CAUTION Safely store the air bag module with the front side facing upward.
     
     
   • Remove the steering wheel-to-steering column nut.
     
   • Using a steering wheel puller, press the steering wheel from the steering column.
     
   • Remove the parking brake release handle screws and move the release handle aside.
     
   • Remove the hood release screws and move the hood release aside.
     
   • Remove the 2 instrument panel-to-steering column cover screws and the cover.
     
   • Remove the instrument panel steering column opening reinforcement bolts and the reinforcement.
     
   • Remove the ignition switch bolt and disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
     
   • At the base of the steering column, disconnect the electrical connectors.
     
   • If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the transmission range indicator bolt and the cable.
     
   • If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever and the steering column bracket.
     
   • Disconnect the brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector.
     
   • Remove the air bag sliding contact.
     
   • Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft-to-column shaft bolt and discard the bolt.
     
   • Remove the lower steering column-to-instrument panel nuts and the steering column.
     
5. Remove the instrument panel by performing the following procedure:
   
   • Disconnect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch electrical connector.
     
   • Remove the push pins and remove both cowl side trim panels.
     
   • At the right side cowl panel, disconnect the electrical connectors and ground wires.
     
   • Remove both sides windshield garnish moldings.
     
   • Disconnect the power distribution box from its bracket and move it aside.
     
   • In the engine compartment, loosen the bulkhead wiring harness bolts and disconnect the electrical connectors.
     
   • Pull the bulkhead electrical connector handle and disconnect the wiring harness.
     
   • Remove the passenger’s side air bag module-to-instrument panel screws, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the air bag module.
     

Store the air bag module in a safe location with the front facing upward.

• Disconnect the blend door actuator’s electrical connector.
  
• Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
  
• Disconnect the radio’s antenna connector.
  
• Remove the glove compartment.
  
• Remove the instrument panel defroster grille.
  
• Remove the upper instrument panel bolts.
  
• If equipped, remove the upper series floor console.
  
• Under the steering column, remove the instrument panel brace bolt.
  
• At both sides, remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
  
• Remove both the right and left instrument panel-to-cowl bolts.
  
• Remove the fuse panel door.
  
• Pull the instrument panel away from the dash.
  
• Loosen the instrument panel-to-body harness bolt and disconnect the harness.
  
• Using an assistant, remove the instrument panel.
  

1. At the PCM, disconnect the electrical connector; then, remove the 2 PCM cover nuts, the cover and the PCM.
   
   NOTE The PCM is located at the right side of the instrument panel.
   
   
2. Remove the evaporator core by perform the following procedure:
   
   • Discharge and recover the air conditioning system refrigerant.
     
   • Remove the refrigerant lines from the evaporator core. Discard the O-rings.
     
   • Disconnect the air conditioning cycling switch.
     
   • Disconnect the blower motor electrical connectors.
     
   • Disconnect the speed control servo connector; then, remove the bolt and reposition the speed control servo.
     
   • Remove the windshield washer reservoir/coolant recovery reservoir, and move it aside.
     
   • Disconnect the air conditioning manifold and tube from the accumulator/drier.
     
   • Disconnect the condenser-to-evaporator tube.
     
   • Inside the vehicle, disconnect the air conditioning system vacuum harness and the evaporator housing mounting nut.
     
   • In the passenger’s compartment, remove the evaporator housing-to-chassis nut.
     
   • In the engine compartment, remove the 3 evaporator housing-to-chassis nuts.
     
   • Remove the air conditioning accumulator from the evaporator core.
     
   • If equipped with a 5.0L engine, remove the evaporator housing heat shield screw, clips and the shield.
     
   • Remove the evaporator housing cover screws and the cover.
     
   • Remove the evaporator core from the housing.
     
3. Remove the PCM ground strap screw and the heat sink.
   
4. In the engine compartment, remove the heater housing air plenum nuts.
   
5. Remove the heater core-to-air plenum cover screws and the cover.
   
6. Remove the heater core.
   

• Headlamps Inoperative

• Fuse.
• Headlamp switch.
• Headlamp relay.
• Circuit.
• Bulbs.

Section 11-05: Steering Column Switches 1996 Escort, Tracer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Multi-Function Switch
Removal

1. WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
   Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait one minute for the backup power supply to be depleted.
   

1. Remove the steering wheel (3600). Refer to Section 11-04 for the removal procedure.
   

1. Remove the four screws from the lower steering column shroud (3530).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder illumination lamp socket from the lower steering column shroud.
   

1. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
   

1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
   

1. Disconnect the three multi-function switch electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the multi-function switch screws.
   

1. Remove the multi-function switch electrical connectors and the multi-function switch (13K359).
   

1. Remove Air Bag Disconnect battery ground cable and remove left instrument panel sound insulator, lower trim panel or duct assembly, and steering column collar, as equipped.
2. If column is to be disassembled, remove horn contact pad and steering wheel
3. Push back seal to expose flexible coupling, then remove coupling pinch bolt.
4. Remove lower column support bracket bolt, then the upper bracket to instrument panel support bolts and lower column.
5. Disconnect column electrical connectors and shift indicator cable, if equipped.
6. Disconnect shift cable at actuator and housing holder, then remove steering column.