Ignition Switch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure actuator pin slot in ignition switch is in RUN position. Turn lock cylinder to START position and release. This sets lock cylinder in RUN position.
- Install ignition switch. Ensure actuator pin engages slot in switch. Connect ignition switch electrical connector. Connect negative battery cable. Test ignition switch operation. Install upper shroud. Mount steering column to column mounting bracket. Install lower shroud.