RE: Ignition cyclinder removal help
From the 1997 CD:
Ignition Switch
Removal
1. Note:
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables; refer to «Section 414-01».
µ 2. Remove the screws and detach the LH instrument panel insulator.
µ 3. Disconnect the lamp and remove the instrument panel insulator.
4. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
l Remove the screws.
l Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
µ 5. Note:
The tab is located between the sensor end and an ignition switch cylinder bracket.
Depress the ignition switch lock cylinder tab and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
µ 6. Remove the ignition switch bezel.
7. Disconnect the connector.
µ 8. Disconnect the ignition/shifter interlock cable (3F719).
1 Press the tab.
2 Release the ignition/shifter interlock cable from the pawl.
µ 9. Remove the screws and the ignition switch.
Note: As your vehicle has the PATS security system, be aware that re-installation may involve more than just removing the switch.
Bud Pytko
'97 LSC Silver Frost
'05 F250 SD CC PSD 4 X 4 AZ Beige
'94 Prowler 5th Wheel
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