Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 .
Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Press inward on the sides of the upper steering column shroud.
Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the lower shroud.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the ignition switch.
- Release the 2 locking tabs.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .