Ground Brush

Fig. 31 Ground Brush Replacement. Continental, Sable & Taurus:

1. Pull upward on upper middle edge of the horn cover/pad assembly and separate it from the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect horn switch electrical connectors from horn cover/pad assembly, then set the assembly aside.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from the speed control/horn brush contact plate terminal.
4. Remove and discard steering wheel attaching nut.
5. Using a puller, remove steering wheel from shaft. To prevent damage never hit steering wheel attaching bolt or use a knock-off type steering wheel puller.
6. Remove tilt lever, if equipped.
7. Remove steering column lower trim shroud.
8. Separate speed control brush wire harness at connector and remove wire retainers from steering column, Fig. 31.
9. Remove brush assembly retaining screw, then the brush assembly.
10. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Torque new steering wheel attaching nut to 23-33 ft. lbs.