Ignition Lock Cylinder Assembly; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

3. As necessary, remove all under dash panels in order to gain access to the ignition switch.
4. As necessary, lower the steering column to gain working clearance.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
6. Remove the ignition switch retaining screws from the studs. Disengage the ignition switch from
switch rod. Remove the switch from the vehicle.
To install:
7. Position the lock cylinder in the LOCKposition.
8. To set the switch, position a wire in the opening in the outer surface of the switch through its positions
until the wire drops down into the slot.
The slot is in the bottom of the switch where the rod must be inserted to allow full movement through
the switch positions.
9. Position the ignition switch on the column studs and over the actuating rod. Torque the retaining nuts
to 40−64 inch lbs. (4.5−7.2 Nm).
10. Remove the wire from the slot in the housing. Continue the installation in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.

Ignition Lock Cylinder Assembly

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the steering wheel.
2. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the tilt lever.
3. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the steering column collar by pressing on the collar
from the top and bottom while removing the collar.
4. Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
5. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the
shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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