1. Before proceeding, See
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. Ensure front wheels are in straight-
ahead position. Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM
under DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove driver-side air bag module. See
DRIVER-SIDE AIR
BAG MODULE
.
2. Remove and discard steering wheel retaining bolt. Mark steering wheel hub and steering shaft for
installation reference. Using appropriate 2-jaw puller, remove steering wheel. Route clockspring and horn
wiring harness through steering wheel as wheel is lifted from steering shaft.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW steering wheel bolt and tighten to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Activate air bag system. See
ACTIVATING SYSTEM
under
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system
function. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
DIAGNOSTICS
Information is not available from manufacturer.
WIRE REPAIR
To repair damage to sensor wiring and wiring harnesses, note following conditions and proceed to See
REPAIR PROCEDURE
.
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All wire splice connections must be staggered at least 2" (50 mm) apart.
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Use proper size, waterproof butt-splice connectors on any exposed wiring.
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Use heat shrink nylon splice to prevent water, salt, condensation and heat from affecting the wiring
repair.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Insert pre-stripped wire ends into proper size waterproof butt-splice connector, and crimp connector using
appropriate crimping pliers. See
Fig. 10
. Using heat gun, hair dryer or match, heat splice until it shrinks and
adhesive oozes from each end of tubing. Connection is now waterproofed.
2001 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty
2001 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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