Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. 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 instrument panel steering column cover.
Remove the 3 lower steering column cover mounting screws.
Remove the lower steering column cover.
Remove the upper steering column cover.
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Electrical Connector

NOTE: Lower the steering column to the lowest tilt position.

Remove the ignition switch by pressing the 2 tabs and pulling the ignition switch outward.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .