Removal (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VII, Sable, Taurus & Town Car)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove upper and lower shrouds. See Figure and Figure. Disconnect key warning switch electrical connector.
- Using a 1/8" (3.17 mm) drill bit, drill out retaining pin located below lock cylinder on lock cylinder housing. DO NOT drill deeper than 1/2" (12.7 mm).
- Using a hammer and chisel, break end cap away from lock cylinder (end cap is key entry portion of lock cylinder with turning tabs on radius).
- Using a 3/8" (9.5 mm) drill bit, drill down middle of lock cylinder key slot approximately 1 3/4" (45 mm) until lock cylinder breaks loose from lock cylinder housing.
- Remove retainer, washer and lock cylinder gear from bore in lock cylinder housing. See LOCK CYLINDER GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove ignition switch.
- Using a drift punch, tap loose pivot pin securing lock actuator cam to lock actuator housing. Remove with diagonal pliers. Remove lock actuator assembly.
- Remove shavings from lock cylinder housing. Replace lock cylinder housing if damaged due to drilling operation or other reasons.