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.

Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Using a 1/8-inch drift through the access hole, press the ignition switch lock cylinder release pin while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank to remove.

Fig 2: Twisting Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank To Remove
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Remove the three upper and lower steering column shroud retaining screws, and remove the upper and lower shrouds.

Fig 3: Removing Upper And Lower Shrouds
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Remove the lower instrument panel steering column opening cover.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover
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Remove the PATS transceiver module retaining screw.

Fig 5: Removing Pats Transceiver Module Retaining Screw
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Disconnect the PATS transceiver module harness connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Pats Transceiver Module Harness Connector
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Remove the PATS transceiver module from the steering column.

Fig 7: Removing Pats Transceiver Module From Steering Column
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NOTE: No ignition key replacement or re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver module.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.