ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1978-79 Ford Truck User Manual

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5.) Connect the electrical connector from your dash back into the new

steering column. Simply plug them in. If the lock tabs were broken

during removal, use a zip tie between the wires near the middle of the

plug to secure the ends from coming apart.

6.) Install the dash trim with the

original 4 screws.

Please Note: There are two

different trim pieces. One

measures 2 5/16” long the other

is approximately 2 ½” longer. The

short one (Part #: D8TA-3530-

EWA) is what we had used and it

worked fine with no modifications;

however the longer one will need

to be trimmed to fit. Make sure

to measure twice and cut once.

Once you have decided the

location of the cut, wrap painters

tape around the diameter of the

trim piece. If your cab is forward

or back on the body mount it will

make this measurement wrong.

If you do have the long style trim

piece it is highly recommended

to cut it with an abrasive or die

grinder. Do not use something

such as Tin Snips; it will crack when you cut it.

Short Trim Piece

Cut Long Trim Piece