F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
9. CAUTION: Turn the steering wheel such that the top is at 90 degrees (at the 9 o'clock position) to the left from the straight-ahead
position to access the driver air bag module wire clips and to prevent damage to the steering column multi-function switch. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in component damage.
Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is 90 degrees to the left (at the 9 o'clock position).
Vehicles with manual tilt wheel
10. Position the rubber cover aside and remove the screw and steering column manual tilt lever.
All vehicles
11. Remove the 3 screws and the steering column lower shroud.
12. Remove the steering column upper shroud.
13. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
14. CAUTION: 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 do so will damage the driver air bag module and steering wheel.
NOTE:
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Steering wheel is removed for clarity. The rear of the steering wheel is shown.
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Use a mirror to look at the rear of the steering wheel to locate where the 3 driver air bag module wire clips attach to the steering wheel hooks.
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Note the position of the 2 driver air bag module locator pins to the steering wheel for installation.
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.