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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982COLONY PARK V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bbl
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bblSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Typical ignition switch. 1982---88:
1982---88
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove upper column shroud.
3. Disconnect ignition switch electrical connector.
4. With a {1-8} inch twist drill, drill out the switch retaining bolt heads, then remove the bolts with a ``Easy Out'' or equivalent.
5. Disengage ignition switch from actuator and remove from vehicle, Fig. 1.
6. Adjust ignition switch to ``Run'' position. Insert a .050 inch drill or equivalent through the switch housing and into the carrier to prevent movement. A replacement ignition switch includes an installed adjusting pin.
7. Place lock cylinder in the ``Run'' position, which is approximately 90° from the ``Lock'' position.
8. Install ignition switch on actuator pin.
9. Install switch break-off head mounting bolts and tighten until the bolt heads shear.
10. Remove adjusting pin or drill.
11. Connect ignition switch electrical connector.
12. Connect battery ground cable and check for proper operation.
13. Install column shroud.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.