Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 928

Pull the module away from the steering wheel and disconnect all of the wire harness plugs
Always carry the air bag with the horn pad facing away from your body.
5. Remove the air bag module and set it on a clean, dry and stable bench with the horn pad facing
upwards.
Tilt columns have a compression spring under the steering wheel that can unexpectantly "pop up" the steering
wheel if the bolt is removed completely.
6. Loosen but do not remove the steering wheel retaining bolt approximately 2 to 3 turns.
7. Using the proper steering wheel removal tool, loosen the steering wheel on the steering column.
Do not hammer on the steering wheel or the steering shaft or use a knock off type steering wheel puller as
damage to the steering column will occur.
8. Remove the tool and the steering wheel retaining bolt. Discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.
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