You will need: TORX T15 key, flat-blade screwdriver.
1. Disconnect the power supply to the airbag module by removing fuse F39 (shown in the photo by the arrow) in the main block located under the instrument panel.
Caution: Attempting to remove the airbag module without disconnecting its power supply may result in unexpected airbag deployment.
Attention! You can proceed with the following operations to remove the airbag only after the activator capacitor has been completely discharged. To discharge the capacitor, you must wait at least 15 minutes after removing the fuse from the mounting block.
Warning! Do not disassemble the airbag module.
Caution: Do not allow the airbag module to fall or come into contact with water, grease or oil.
Caution! Do not expose the airbag module to temperatures above 95°C.
2. Remove the upper part of the steering column cover (see "Removal and installation steering column covers").
3. From the back of the steering wheel, use a long thin rod (e.g. a screwdriver or a long TORX key) to push the airbag module spring retainer through the three windows in its hub…
Note: This is the location of the airbag module spring retainer (shown on the module detached from the steering wheel for clarity) that must be pressed to remove the module.
4. … carefully lift the module, move it away from the steering wheel hub, unscrew the screw securing the horn switch wire to the steering wheel hub…
5. …and disconnect the wire.
6. Use a screwdriver to press the airbag module wiring harness connector lock…
7. …disconnect the connector from the steering wheel hub and remove the module.
8. Install the airbag in the reverse order of removal.
(The original can be found on this resource: FordBook)