How to Pull Steering Wheel
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How to Pull Steering Wheel
Hi,
I've got a 1996 F-150 XLT 4x4 with a worn-out turn signal switch. I've never pulled a steering wheel that has an air bag, so I could use some sage advice.
I gather the battery has to be disconnected for a few minutes before I do anything. I've got a variety of steering wheel and gear-pulling devices. Do I need any special tools? (The truck's got a tilt wheel.)
Thanks in advance for detailed instrux!
~Grimper
I've got a 1996 F-150 XLT 4x4 with a worn-out turn signal switch. I've never pulled a steering wheel that has an air bag, so I could use some sage advice.
I gather the battery has to be disconnected for a few minutes before I do anything. I've got a variety of steering wheel and gear-pulling devices. Do I need any special tools? (The truck's got a tilt wheel.)
Thanks in advance for detailed instrux!
~Grimper
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I found this helpful instuction page while looking for a replacement part:
http://www.dzljim.com/Ford/mfswitch.htm
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http://www.dzljim.com/Ford/mfswitch.htm
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Originally Posted by Grimper
I've got a 1996 F-150 XLT 4x4 with a worn-out turn signal switch. I've never pulled a steering wheel that has an air bag, so I could use some sage advice.
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The guy who wrote the web page that I cited above also said that he thought it was possible to leave the steering wheel on. I'll try that first. Thanks.
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From: Easton,Ks
Originally Posted by Grimper
Thanks. So do I have to do anything special to ensure that I don't accidentally set off the air bag while taking apart the steering wheel?
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
