How do I remove the steering wheel lock for towing?

JESSE MAYO

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1998 FORD RANGER
116,000 MILES

Towing behind a motorhome

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:37 AM

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WRENCHTECH

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There is a key position between "lock" and "on" where the wheel is unlocked and the key is off.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:40 AM

JESSE MAYO

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I won't to remove the lock itself so I can remove the key. In the unlock posisition it will run the battery down.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:52 AM

WRENCHTECH

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That you will need a shop for because it involves the airbag and removing the steering wheel and extensive disassembly.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:56 AM

JESSE MAYO

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I have a shop tool etc. Air bag is off the wheel-what else do I need to do Thanks jesse

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 1:02 AM

CJ MEDEVAC

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SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF TROUBLE

TOWING W/ ALL 4 ON THE GROUND?

DROPPING THE DRIVESHAFT AS WELL?

THE OWNERS MANUAL MAY SHED MORE LIGHT ON CORRECTLY TOWING YOUR RIG. OR NOT

OTHER THAN LOSING YOUR PRESET RADIO STATIONS AND MAYBE AN "IDLE RELEARN" (IF THAT APPLIES TO YOURS) HOW 'BOUT A "BATTERY DISCONNECT" OR JUST TAKING A BATTERY CABLE LOOSE?

JUST SOME STUFF YOU CAN PONDER

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