Section 01-12: Instrument Panel and Console | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
After an accident involving air bag deployment, the steering column may have been loaded sufficiently to deform steering column mounting brackets or damage wiring. An inspection should be made of the column structure and air bag sliding contact wiring to make sure that any damaged components are replaced. Refer to Section 11-04 and Section 01-20B.