Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER .
With the ignition switch in the ACC position, press the locking pin with a suitable tool and remove the lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Lock Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.