Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column can result.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
Remove the lower steering column shroud screw.
Apply inward pressure to the upper and lower steering column shroud cover seam to separate them and remove the lower shroud.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shroud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 screws and the upper steering column shroud.
Remove the screw, release the tab and position the multi-function switch aside.

Fig 2: Positioning Multi-Function Switch Aside
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
Release the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the supplemental restraints system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.