ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1978-79 Ford Truck - Manual (Page 5)

3
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