How to Remove Steering Column Cover 2008-12 Ford Escape
Created on: 2019-05-01
Watch here to see how to remove the steering column cover on your 08-12 Ford Escape. Whether you're replacing it or just need to get under, 1A Auto will help
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step 1 :Removing the Column Cover
- Remove the dash panel below the steering column by pulling it out to disengage the locking clips
- Remove the three 5.5 mm screws from the underside of the steering column
- Move the steering height adjuster arm down out of the way
- Separate the top and bottom halves of the steering column panel by pulling them apart to disengage the locking tabs
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step 2 :Installing the Column Cover
- Replace the lower steering column panel
- Replace the upper steering column panel and press the two together to lock them in place
- Replace the three 5.5 mm screws
- Replace the lower dash panel by setting the hinging tabs in place and then pressing the locking tabs in place
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
5.5mm Socket
Ratchet
What's up, guys? I'm Andy from 1A Auto. In this video, I'm going to show you how to replace the column covers on this 2012 Ford Escape. If you need parts for your vehicle, click the link in the description and head over to 1aauto.com.
We're going to grab this panel. We're just going to pull this out. Slide it forward. There's going to be clips holding it on. Just like that. So there's these two clips, and then this slides out. And there's a clip right there--this one came off. It's still in there. We can pull that out. Just like that. Reinstall that there. And there's some screws in here. I'm going to use a 5.5 millimeter socket and an extension. There's two right here. There should be one around right here but it's missing in this vehicle. So I'll take this out with a ratchet. Slide this adjuster down so it's out of the way, then just grab this panel. This is going to separate from the top panel. Just slide it up and pull that panel out. And just slide that panel out.
I'm going to slide the lower column on first. You're going to go around that bracket for the handle. It's a little bit tricky to get that lined up. And then make sure you go around the ignition cylinder on the other side. That looks good. Take the upper cover, slide this in position. It's going to line up and just lock in place. And then I'm going to take my 5.5 socket and then the screws. I'm going to get these two started, and if you have that third one, get that third one in. You might have to wiggle this around to get it lined up. You take the ratchet, snug them down. Not too tight. It is in plastic. We'll install this load cover, just slide these two tabs in the bottom first. Just like that and then line it up, lock it in place.
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