Steering column — Vehicles built after 03.2002 (Chassis / Steering / Ford Focus 1 1998-2004)

Withdrawal

All cars

1.

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Center the steering and lock it in this position.

2. Remove the driver's airbag module. See Section 501-20A / 501-20B for more information.

3. Disconnect the lower section of the instrument panel.

1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the clip.

4. Disconnect the connectors for the data link (DLC) and footwell lighting lamps (in the presence of). Remove the instrument panel.

5. Remove the top casing of a steering column.

Using a fine tip screwdriver, release the two clips (one on each side).

6. Remove the audio control switch (in the presence of).

1. Using a fine tip screwdriver, release the locking element.
2. Disconnect the audio control switch connector.

7. Remove the lower casing of a steering column.

1. Release the steering column lock lever.
2. Remove the screws.

8. Disunite the electric sockets located on the right side of a steering column.

Disconnect the passive anti-theft alarm transceiver connector (PATS).
Disconnect the connector for the wiper/washer switch.
Disconnect the clock spring/speed control connector (in the presence of).

9. Disconnect the plug connectors of the ignition switch, direction indicators and headlight signaling, located on the left side of the steering column.

Vehicles with yaw control

10. Disconnect the steering wheel rotation sensor connector.

All cars

11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.

1. Release lock pin.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.

Vehicles manufactured up to 12.1998

12. Disconnect a shaft of a steering column from the steering mechanism.

1. Loosen the top bolt.
2. Turn out the lower bolt.
3. Move the sleeve up.

Vehicles manufactured since 12.1998

13. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering mechanism.

1. Turn out a bolt.
2. Disconnect the steering gear shaft from the steering column.

All cars

14. Remove the steering column.

Remove the three self-locking nuts.
Remove the Torx bolt.

Installation

All cars

1.

WARNING: When installing the steering column, be sure to install new self-locking nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Install the steering column.

Vehicles manufactured up to 12.1998

2.

WARNING: Install a new steering column coupler bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.

Connect the steering column shaft to the steering mechanism.

1. Move the sleeve down.
2. Tighten the bolts.

Vehicles manufactured since 12.1998

3.

WARNING: Install a new steering column coupler bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.

Connect the steering column shaft to the steering mechanism.

1. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear.
2. Tighten the bolt.

Vehicles with yaw control

4.

WARNING: If a new steering wheel rotation sensor is installed, the steering wheel rotation sensor lock pin must be removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Remove lock pin.