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Ignition Lock Cylinder: Material

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MATERIAL

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B
NOTE: When any new lock cylinder is installed, the luggage compartment lid lock cylinder, the driver door lock cylinder and ignition lock cylinders should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which will fit only one lock. If a new key is used, the new key code number is stamped on a metal tag attached to the key.
NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow for depletion of the restraint system back up power supply. For additional information refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  2. Remove the steering column opening finish panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM - LS .
  3. Remove the inner instrument finish panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM - LS .
  4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder Release Button
    G03203958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Ignition Key Removal Note 

  1. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.

Item 2: Lock Cylinder Button Removal Note 

  1. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, press the ignition lock cylinder release button.