Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Transceiver: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Fig 1: Inserting Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shroud.
Fig 3: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
Fig 4: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
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NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.

Fig 6: Removing Anti-Theft Transceiver Module

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Remove the anti-theft transceiver module.
1. Remove the screw from the bottom of the transceiver module.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the module.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.