Anything I need to know before I put a 88' GT steering column in my 92' GT. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Steering column swap
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Just take your time....this is all from memory but it will give you an idea....
Disconnect the battery cables
1. Remove the lower dash plastics, trim around the steering wheel
2. Unplug the 4-6 electrical plugs on the column
3. Remove the bolt that attaches the column to the steering shaft, then it will slide out, put a little PB Blaster or WD40 on the joint, they usually stick.
4. Remove the 2 nuts to expose the bolts that hold the column to the dash frame
5. Remove the small support bracket in the front of the dash
6. Pull column out, be careful not to pull on any of the dash harness that is looped around the column.
7. Re-install the oppostite, make sure the intermediate shaft is the same length (this is the part that slides into the steering shaft) If it is shorter or longer pull or puch on the intermediate shaft to make it shorter or longer) It is just pressed into the steering column, it will be tight but it will move. This will allow you to bolt it right back in the same position.
If you want to swap the key switch, put your key in, turn the key to the ON postion and use a small allen wrench or punch to push in the pin to release the key switch. I can't remember off the top of my head if you have to pull the ignition switch out of the way or not... It will require a security torx bit, I think it is a T15. The trim plastic around the wheels were diffferent in the sub 1990 models with out airbags.
Good Luck,
Rick
Disconnect the battery cables
1. Remove the lower dash plastics, trim around the steering wheel
2. Unplug the 4-6 electrical plugs on the column
3. Remove the bolt that attaches the column to the steering shaft, then it will slide out, put a little PB Blaster or WD40 on the joint, they usually stick.
4. Remove the 2 nuts to expose the bolts that hold the column to the dash frame
5. Remove the small support bracket in the front of the dash
6. Pull column out, be careful not to pull on any of the dash harness that is looped around the column.
7. Re-install the oppostite, make sure the intermediate shaft is the same length (this is the part that slides into the steering shaft) If it is shorter or longer pull or puch on the intermediate shaft to make it shorter or longer) It is just pressed into the steering column, it will be tight but it will move. This will allow you to bolt it right back in the same position.
If you want to swap the key switch, put your key in, turn the key to the ON postion and use a small allen wrench or punch to push in the pin to release the key switch. I can't remember off the top of my head if you have to pull the ignition switch out of the way or not... It will require a security torx bit, I think it is a T15. The trim plastic around the wheels were diffferent in the sub 1990 models with out airbags.
Good Luck,
Rick
Rick, thanks for all the info but all I was really wondering is if all the wiring and harnesses were the same?
The wiring is different.The airbag and multifunction (turn signal/high beams/wiper switch) are two items that are different.
AutoZone wiring diagrams
For 79-88 model Mustangs
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For 89-93 model Mustangs
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For 94-98 model Mustangs
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AutoZone wiring diagrams
For 79-88 model Mustangs
AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection - Year
For 89-93 model Mustangs
AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection - Year
For 94-98 model Mustangs
AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection - Year
Thanks for the help guys, I was planning on getting rid of the airbag and cruise anyways. If I run into any problems on the install i'll let you know.
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