How to Replace Steering Column Cover 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2016-09-13
How to install and replace a broken, damaged, or cracked upper and lower steering column cover 01 Ford Ranger
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step 1 :Removing the Steering Column Cover
- Remove the Phillips head screws from the lower steering column cover
- Tilt the column down
- Work off the top half of the cover
- Unscrew the tilt column level
- Remove the lower half of the cover
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step 2 :Reinstalling the Steering Column Cover
- Insert the upper steering column cover into place
- Insert the lower steering column cover so it snaps with the upper cover
- Tighten the Phillips head screws to the column cover
- Twist the tilt column lever into place
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In this video, we're going to be working on a 2001 Ford Ranger. We're going to show you how to remove and reinstall the clam shell around the steering column for when you have to access the shifter components, the dimmer switch, the hazard switch, or anything else inside the steering column that you may need to get at.
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You'll need a Phillips head screwdriver for this repair.
Now you'll have to remove these three Phillips head screws on the column. Tilt the column down, and work off the top half of the clam shell. Place the top half out of the way. Unscrew the tilt column level, and remove the lower half of the clam shell.
Reinstall the upper portion of the clam shell, and the lower. These do have little plastic hooks on them. Snap them together. Reinstall your Phillips-head screws. You should have three. Again, our truck is missing one. Screw the tilt column lever back into place.
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