Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow for the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.
Remove the bolts. Detach the steering column opening cover.

Fig 1: Detaching Steering Column Opening Cover
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Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the steering column opening cover.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolts and the hood release handle assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Hood Release Handle Assembly
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Remove the bolt and the heater duct.

Fig 4: Removing Heater Duct
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Remove the bolts and the steering column opening cover reinforcement.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
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Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Fig 6: Turning Ignition Switch To RUN Position
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Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, depress the ignition switch lock cylinder tab. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Fig 7: Removing Ignition Switch
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Fig 8: Depressing Lock Cylinder Tab
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify correct operation of the ignition switch lock cylinder.