Monday, November 18, 2013
How to Remove the 2001 F150 Steering Wheel
A Ford F-150s steering wheel can be removed either for aftermarket options or for repair purposes. Because the steering wheel is in the way of the steering column and shaft, this is not the sort of task that can be done on a whim or an impulse. A specialized tool is involved.
Instructions
- 1
Pop the F-150s hood and prop it open. Disconnect the negative cable from the batterys negative terminal. Then, disconnect the positive battery cable. This disengages the F-150s airbags and restraint systems, keeping them from accidental triggering and deployment. Before proceeding, however, allow at least five minutes to pass. While you have put the airbags main power source off line, there will still be residual power within the F-150 that needs to drain off.
2Disengage the battery to starter relay cable.
3Pry off the oval covers over the airbag retaining screws with a small flat head screwdriver. Remove the screws underneath.
4Lift the air bag unit off the steering wheel while keeping the trim cover "pointing" away from you. Even if disengage from electricity, there is still a risk of accidental deployment. Unplug the wiring around the F150s horn and air bags. Place the unit to the side, with the trim cover facing up.
5Unscrew the steering wheel retaining bolt with a socket wrench and a socket wrench extension.
6Mark the steering wheel and the steering wheel shaft with a marker. This will help align the steering wheel later, if you plan on reinstalling it.
7Fit a two-jaw pulling tool over the steering wheel. Ensure the tool is firmly on, and adjust for tightness as needed.
8Turn the two-jaw pulling tool for several rotations, until the steering wheel detaches from the steering shaft.
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