Ignition Lock Cylinder: Removal

Non-functional lock cylinder 

1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing. Refer to: Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing .

   Functional lock cylinder 

   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.
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
   1. Insert the ignition key and position the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC position.
   2. Using a suitable tool, press the ignition lock cylinder release pin through the access hole.
   3. Pulling the ignition lock cylinder outward, remove the ignition lock cylinder.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY