Section 211-04: Steering Column 1997 F-150, F-250 Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Column and Steering Wheel
Special Service Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
T77F-4220-B1
Removal
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG
VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.
WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER
POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN
DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
WARNING: PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH
THE TRIM COVER UP.
WARNING: AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN
DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT
COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP
AND WATER AFTER HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
WARNING: NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO
MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR
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