Ford Fusion: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components / Ignition Switch. Removal and Installation
Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Follow the health and safety precautions.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
The ignition switch lock cylinder must not be turned
while the ignition switch is removed. Otherwise, damage to the ignition
switch may occur upon installation.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the tabs and remove the ignition switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Vehicles with touchscreen display.
Remove the FCIM.
Refer to: Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
RH height sensor assembly shown, LH similar...