Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the ignition lock cylinder in the ON position, press the ignition lock cylinder release button with a suitable tool and pull the ignition lock cylinder out of the steering column.
- Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
- Remove the tilt column handle (if equipped).
- Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Pulling firmly in a rearward direction, remove the steering column opening cover. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
- Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
- Remove the screw and the PATS transceiver.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.