Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
3.
Loosen main wiring connector bolt in engine compartment at LH side of dash panel and separate connectors, Figure 1.
4.
Remove the radio antenna through the right front wheel well. Disengage the antenna wire grommet from the sheet metal and push the antenna
lead-in cable through the sheet metal into vehicle interior.
5.
Remove the screws retaining the RH and LH scuff plates (do not remove the scuff plates from the vehicle). Lift scuff plates and remove door
opening weatherstrips from body flanges.
6.
Remove both RH and LH windshield side garnish moldings.
7.
Remove both RH and LH cowl side trim panels.
8.
Remove instrument panel steering column cover:
a.
remove the three (3) screws along the bottom
b.
pull on cover to unsnap the three (3) clips across the top.
9.
Remove one (1) screw and A/C evaporator register duct from under the steering column tube.
10.
Disconnect the electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
11.
Remove the pinch bolt attaching the steering column tube to steering column lower yoke and slightly spread the joint with a screwdriver.
12.
Disconnect the multi-function switch connector located under the column assembly.
13.
Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
14.
While supporting the steering column tube, remove the four (4) steering column tube retaining nuts.
15.
Lower steering column and remove shift interlock cable retaining screws and shift actuator cable fitting. Disconnect the electrical connector from
shift interlock solenoid.
16.
Remove steering column from the vehicle.