This is a copy of the removal and installation instructions from Ford.

Removal

WARNING:

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

WARNING:

CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.

WARNING:

PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE TRIM COVER UP.

WARNING:

AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

WARNING:

NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING:

AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.

WARNING:

VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SYSTEM IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

WARNING:

TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

Note: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

1. Remove the battery cables.

1. Remove the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute for backup power supply to be depleted. (I personally recomend pumping the break pedal 5 or 6 times to release the backup power supply).

2. Remove the driver side air bag module.

1. Remove the two back cover plugs.

2. Remove the screws.

3. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.

5. Remove driver side air bag module.

3. Remove the steering wheel bolt.

4. Remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION:

Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Use 2-jaw puller to remove the steering wheel.

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Installation

1. Install the steering wheel.

1. Position the steering wheel.

2. Install the bolt.

2. Install the driver side air bag module.

1. Connect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.

2. Connect the horn electrical connector.

3. Position the driver side air bag module.

4. Install the two screws.

5. Install the two back cover plugs.

3. Connect the battery cables.