Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.

Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Remove the 3 steering column shroud screws.
Separate and remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
Release the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Locking Tab

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.