Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key into the lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds
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Remove the multifunction switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the multifunction switch.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Multifunction Switch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.