LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1413 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems) >> Removal And Installation >> Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional >> Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.
  3. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
  4. If equipped, position the shift selector boot aside.
  5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ACC position.
  6. Release the 2 passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver tabs and rotate the PATS transceiver until there is access to the ignition lock cylinder release pin hole.
  7. Using a suitable tool, press the ignition lock cylinder release pin while pulling out the ignition lock cylinder.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Verify the ignition lock cylinder operation.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals