Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.
- Remove the ignition switch. For additional information, refer to IGNITION SWITCH .
- Cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering lock module bolts.
- Remove the 2 steering lock module bolts.
- Discard the steering lock module bolts.
- Remove the steering lock module clamp.
- Remove the steering lock module.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Align the ribs on the steering lock module with the window of the steering column tube.
- Align the locating pin with the slot on the locating bracket of the steering column.
- Tighten the steering lock module bolts until the heads of the bolts shear off.
NOTE:
Clean all metal shavings and debris after cutting slots in the steering lock module bolts.