How do I remove the tilt wheel lever on a 2003 mustang?

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I don' t think so.
Not a simple fix.
The tilt lever is down underneath the horn button, which is part of the air bag system which is on top of the steering wheel, which is on top of the tilt lever.
All this is a big job to deal with.
If this were my car, I think I would figure out a way to lock that lever into the locked position.
That would likely take some creativity.
Do you know someone creative?
Fixing it will likely require removing the steering wheel.
God bless your efforts.

More than likely a problem INSIDE the steering column......Time for a pro !!

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I think he is referring to the ignition switch. I think Switch Translates to French as commutator or interrupter. After removing the steering column covers, You will need toremove the lock cylinder. Once that is out of the way you will need to unplug the clock spring connector for the airbag. Than if you have tilt wheel you will need to remove the tilt lever. Non tilt wheel will have a bracket that needs to be removed. You will than be able to access the screws that hold the ignition switch in place.

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This requires a tilt column pivot pin removal tool which is a specialty tool you will have to use or you will destroy your steering column. Check with a local tool delivery service like snap on or matco to find one

You might try using a screwdriver to release the tilt lock. If the lever has come out of the column you can put it back into the slot and wedge a tool behind for leverage. Don't push too hard. If all else fails the steering column will have to be taken apart.

Not a fun job sorry!
1) Remove horn button. 2) Remove steering wheel. 3) Remove turn signal/cruise lever and cancel cam. 4) Remove tilt pins with a pin puller(about $10) 5) Tighten the four loose screws that hold tilt mechanism to the column.
Be happy you do not have airbags.

revove the covers on the coloum to expose turn signal switch! check the two plugs on the back!

There is no secret button. It sounds like the linkage between the tilt lever and the tilt mechanism inside the steering column has come loose, or the mechanism is jammed. If that's the case, it's a complicated job to repair it, and because of the air bag in the wheel housing, should only be done by a qualified shop.

this is probely a tilt wheel alot to it really remove steering wheel and lock plate(buy these tools or u will be sorry steerwheel remover,lock plate remover.) unscrew tilt wheel lever combination switch lever-pull out on to remove ,remove scew retaining turn signal bracket to lever,all screws holding down turn signal assembley make sure u tilt colum up .round silver button looking thing with square hole ,use medium philups screwdriver and put in hole and press in and turn it will release and come outward this is the spring for tilt wheel 5/16 head bolt remove this is a pin to hol lock cylinder in pull lock cylinder out ther are bearings in the shaft, hard to replace and to find anywhere,carefull,,,each side of colum ther is a funny looking flat round circle, they have a theaded hole inthem u will need a speasal tool for this aalso,,,parts store pivot dowle removal tool,,, this housing can come off now there are 3 screws to tightin up u will see them