Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is 90 degrees to the left (at the 9 o'clock position) as shown.
10. Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
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Remove the 3 screws.
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Pull out to release the top retainers.
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Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
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If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector.
11. If equipped, remove the screw and steering column manual tilt lever.
12. Remove the 3 steering column lower shroud screws.
13. Release the clips and remove the steering column upper shroud.
14. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
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If equipped, disconnect the power tilt steering column switch located on the lower shroud.
15. NOTICE: Make sure each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are disengaged from each of the 3 steering wheel hooks before
removing the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or
system failure.
NOTE: Steering wheel is removed for clarity. The rear of the steering wheel is shown.
NOTE: Use a mirror to view the rear of the steering wheel to locate where the 3 driver air bag module wire clips attach to the steering wheel
hooks.
Using a screwdriver or a suitable tool, release each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips from the steering wheel hooks.
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Access the 3 driver air bag module wire clips through the back of the steering wheel cover and push the wire clips toward the center of the
steering wheel to release.