Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
15. Disconnect the wiring harness connector.
16. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring
can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Secure the steering wheel to prevent it from rotating.
17. Remove the bolt and separate the steering shafts.
18. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.
19. Pull the instrument panel approximately one inch away from the dash panel.