Mountaineer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
5. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1
Remove the retaining screws and position the hood release handle out of the way.
2
Remove the two retaining screws from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3
Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
6. Remove the four retaining bolts and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
7. Loosen, but do not remove, the four steering column to instrument panel retaining bolts enough to remove the upper steering column shroud (two
shown).