steering wheel removal

[chinaski]

anybody know where i can find a screwdriver to remove the airbag on the steering wheel? its a special headed screw driver from what i can see at least.
i just tried removing it tonight and havent gotten to a tool shop yet cuz they are all closed.

[Big Jim]

It's a torx screw. I don't remember the size. It helps to use a long bit, as the diameter of the hole you need to reach through is small. I was able to use a magnetic bit holder that was small enough in diameter to function, but most bit holders or bit holding screwdrivers are too fat.

[95pgt-t]

just grab some torx bits(look like stars) and a adaptor screwdriver,once thats off you may or may not need a wheel puller. mine came off with some "gentle" tugging:laugh:

[Aussie Ford]

torx #20

[chinaski]

torx #20

thanks for the torx size. i really hate dealing with these screws.

[Aussie Ford]

It is not a big deal to do I used to feel the same way about them now they are just a part of working on the Tour. Just like metric tools. Ya got a Tour just go with it..... lol

If you don't know first disconnect the + from the batt, wait about 10 min and remove the -. (I know the book says 1min, but when working with an AB more time is better in my book) Then remove those two screws on the back of the air bag and disconnect the leads & remove it. Treat it carefully and don't lay it on it's face. Disconnect the wires from the clock spring (which really isn't a spring).Remove the center bolt I think it is a 15mm and give a slight tug on the wheel, should come right off. Feed the CS wires back through the wheel and your done.

Wheel - Steering

Removal
1. Remove the air bag module. For additional information, refer to «Section 501-20B».(WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air bag system components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute.
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
µ 2. Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to access and remove the Torx screw. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to access and remove the Torx screws.
µ 3. Remove the driver air bag module.

l Disconnect the electrical connector.

l Remove the air bag module.)

µ 2. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector.
µ 3. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
µ 4. Remove the steering wheel.

1 Turn the ignition key to position I (accessory).

2 Remove the steering wheel.

Installation
µ 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

But you knew all that right.......... :cool:

regards,
AF