Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Ignition Switch

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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 .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the lower steering column shroud screw.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud Screw
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Apply inward pressure to the upper and lower steering column shroud cover seam to separate them and remove the lower shroud.
Remove the 2 screws and the upper steering column shroud.
Remove the screw, release the tab and position the multifunction switch aside.

Fig 3: Removing Screw And Positioning Multifunction Switch Aside
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Release the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.