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Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, and 2001 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Transceiver module is located on steering column, attached to ignition lock cylinder housing. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position. Push ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with punch while removing ignition switch lock cylinder.
  2. Unscrew and remove tilt wheel lever. Remove instrument panel steering column cover to access column shroud screws. Remove 3 screws and remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove PATS transceiver module retaining screw. Disconnect transceiver electrical harness connector.
  3. Locate rib on steering column lock cylinder housing, and gently pry transceiver over rib to remove transceiver (apply pressure or leverage below key cylinder lower rib). To install, reverse removal procedure.
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