Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build a new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver. For additional information, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
With the ignition switch in the ACC position, press the locking pin with a suitable tool and remove the lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Locating Locking Pin Of Lock Cylinder

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.