Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- Remove the steering wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel in STEERING COLUMN article.
- Twist off the cap from the ignition switch cylinder.
- Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the steering column.
- Remove the bearing retainer.
- Remove the bearing and gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
NOTE:
Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the deactivation procedure.
NOTE:
The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA). The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.