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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
    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: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    G02755673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609) and remove.
    Fig 2: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank
    G02755674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds (3530).
    • Remove the screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds
    G02755675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the LH instrument panel insulator aside.
    • Remove the three pin-type retainers.
    Fig 4: Removing LH Instrument Panel Insulator
    G02755676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
    • Remove the screws.
    • Unhook the parking brake release handle and position aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
    G02755677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G02755678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transceiver assembly.
    1. Remove the screw.
      2. NOTE: Only apply pressure below the key cylinder rib.
    2. Release the transceiver over the rib on the lock cylinder housing.
    3. Disconnect the electrical connector locator and electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Removing Transceiver Assembly
    G02755679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: No key re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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