Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582); refer to STEERING COLUMN .
If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.

Fig 1: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the key release button.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the spring.
3. Remove the key release button.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Key Release Button
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.