2007 FORD FIESTA Electrical

21 1-00-28 Steering System - General Information 21 ImOO-28
GENERALPROCEDURES
15. Using the special tool, connect the spark
minimize the possibility of aeration. The
plug wires.
steering fluid level must be checked with
the steering fluid cold.
Check the steering fluid level. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with
the appropriate steering fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
16. Connect the CKP sensor electrical
connector.
17. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into
the power steering fluid reservoir to
minimize the possibility of aeration. The
steering fluid level must be checked with
the steering fluid cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
18. Start the engine and slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock.
19. Switch OFF the engine.
20. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into
the power steering fluid reservoir to
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21 1-02-1 5 Power Steering 211-02-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable Detach the power steering line from the
container. steering gear.
Discard the O-ring seal.
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Right-hand drive vehicles 6. Disconnect the power steering pressure
(PSP) switch electrical connector. 9. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
line to aid installation.
Detach the power steering line from the
steering gear.
Left-hand drive vehicles
7. Detach the steering gear return hose from - -
the pressure line. All vehicles
8. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
line to aid installation.
10. Disconnect the power steering lines from
the steering gear valve body.
1. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Rotate the clamp plate.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
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21 1-02-1 8 Power Steering 21 1-02-1 8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
line to aid installation.
Detach the power steering line bracket from
the engine block.
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Detach the power steering line bracket from
the steering gear.
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Right-hand drive vehicles
9. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
6. Disconnect the power steering pressure line to aid installation.
(PSP) switch electrical connector.
Detach the power steering line bracket from
the steering gear.
Left-hand drive vehicles
7. Detach the steering gear return hose from
the pressure line.
8. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
line to aid installation.
All vehicles
10. Disconnect the power steering lines from
the steering gear valve body.
1. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Rotate the clamp plate.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
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211 -02-24 Power Steering 211 -02-24
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2. Disconnect the power steering pressure
(PSP) switch electrical connector. Support
the exhaust flexible pipe with a
support wrap or splint.
3. Detach the steering gear heat shield from 6. ACAUTION:Twisting the exhaust flexible the steering gear.
pipe more than two degrees may cause
4. N0TE:Note the position of the power steering
pump to steering gear pressure line to aid
installation.
Detach the power steering pump to steering
gear pressure line from the steering gear.
5m &AUTION:O~~~ bending of the exhaust
flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in
failure. damage
resulting in failure.
N0TE:Use a pry-bar to prevent the exhaust flexible
pipe from twisting when removing the exhaust
flexible pipe to catalytic converter retaining nuts.
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe to catalytic
converter retaining nuts.
Discard the exhaust flexible pipe to catalytic
converter gasket and retaining nuts.
7m &AUTION:T~~~ care when removing the
exhaust hanger insulator to prevent damage.
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21 I -02-29 Power Steering 21 1 -02-29
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
16. Connect the PSP switch electrical
connector. 2. Locate the special tool onto the power
steering pump to steering gear pressure line
union and install the O-ring seal.
17. Install the front wheels and tires. 3. Connect the power steering pump to steering
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
gear pressure line to the power steering
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Removal and Installation). Pump.
Item 1 Power steering pump pulley
1. N0TE:This step is only required if installing
a new power steering pump to steering gear
, pressure line.
, Push the new power steering pump to
steering gear pressure line into the new
power steering pump to steering gear
pressure line union until
it clips into place.
2m ACAUTION:~~~~ must be taken to prevent
dirt ingress.
Using the special tool, install a new O-ring
seal onto the power steering pump to
steering gear pressure line union.
1. Push the O-ring seal onto the special tool. 4.
Using
the special tool, install the power
steering pump pulley.
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21 1 -04-5 Steering Column 2 I I -04-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Column(l3 542 0)
Removal Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. Remove the driver air-bag module.
For additional information, refer to: Driver
Air Bag Module (501-20 Supplemental
Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
2. Remove the instrument panel lower panel.
1. Remove the lower retaining screws.
2. Remove the upper retaining screws from the
stowage compartment.
3. Release the clip.
3. Detach the audio control switch from the
steering column lower shroud (if equipped).
Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the
locking tang.
4. Remove the audio control switch (if
equipped).
5. N0TE:Turn the steering wheel to gain access
to the steering column upper shroud
retaining clips.
Detach the steering column upper shroud
from the steering column lower shroud (steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
1 . Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the
two clips, (one each side).
2. Detach the shroud.
6. Remove the steering column lower shroud
(steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
1. Remove the retaining screws.
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2 1 1 -04-6 Steering Column 21 1 -04-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2. Release the steering column locking lever. Depress the locking tangs.
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7. N0TE:Make sure that the road wheels are in 10. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system
the straight ahead position.
(PATS) transceiver, windshield
Centralize the steering and lock it in position. wiperlwasher
switch and clockspring
electrical connectors.
Depress the locking tangs.
8. Detach the steering column shaft from the
steering gear pinion.
Discard the retaining bolt. 11. Remove the steering column.
Discard the retaining nuts.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch and turn
signal electrical connectors.
Installation
1. WARNINGS:
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21 1-05-2 Steering Column Switches 21 1-05-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ignition Switch(36 424 0)
Removal 2. Detach the shroud.
I. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For
additional information, refer to
Section
414-01 [Battery, Mounting and
Cables].
2. Detach the audio control switch from the
steering column lower shroud (if equipped).
Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the
locking tang.
3. Remove the audio control switch (if
equipped).
Disconnect the electrical connector.
.. N0TE:Turn the steering wheel to access the
steering column upper shroud retaining
clips.
Detach the steering column upper shroud
from the steering column lower shroud (steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
5. Remove the steering column lower shroud
(steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
1. Release the steering column locking lever.
2. Remove the retaining screws.
6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical
connector.
1. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the 7m Remove the ignition two clips (one each side).
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