Ignition Lock Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LHD shown in illustration, RHD similar.
Non-functional lock cylinder
- Replace the steering column lock and ignition switch housing. Refer to: Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Housing
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Functional lock cylinder
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NOTE: Repair individual lock cylinders by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair service kit. The lock repair service kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock to match the key cut pattern for the vehicle, thus allowing for single point replacement without needing to replace or reprogram other locks or keys.
Remove the PATS Transceiver. Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
- Insert the ignition key and position the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC position.
- Using a suitable tool, press the ignition lock cylinder release pin through the access hole.
- Pulling the ignition lock cylinder outward, remove the ignition lock cylinder.