Attachment III - Technical Information

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
CERTAIN 1999-2000 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER, RANGER, EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR AND VILLAGER

OVERVIEW
When performing this service procedure, you will:

^ Replace the multifunction switch.

^ Check the multifunction switch electrical connector pins to make sure they are not loose or pushed out in the connectors.

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT





1. Record the radio stations and disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE:
Steps 2 and 3 do not apply to Villager. Go to Step 4.

2. Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position. Then, push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

3. Remove the tilt wheel handle by turning the handle counterclockwise (if equipped).

4. Remove the upper to lower steering column shroud retaining screws and remove the shrouds.

5. Remove the two (2) multifunction switch retaining screws and disconnect the electrical connectors. See Figure 1.





6. Inspect the multifunction switch electrical connector pins to make sure they are not loose or pushed out in the connectors. See Figure 2.

7. Connect the new multifunction switch, making sure the electrical connectors snap into place and are fully seated.

8. Install the new switch. Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

9. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).

NOTE:
Steps 10 and 11 do not apply to Villager. Go to Step 12.

10. Install the tilt wheel handle (if equipped).

11. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.

12. Connect the battery ground cable, reprogram the radio stations and set the clock.