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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MOUNTAINEER 4.6 8, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 118 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES & ENTRY SYSTEMS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - NON FUNCTIONALREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWD

Removal & Installation

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  3. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.
  4. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
    5. Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Shroud Screws
    GF0013257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, position the shift selector boot aside.
  6. Twist off the cap from the ignition lock cylinder.
    7. Fig 2: Ignition Lock Cylinder Cap
    GF0013258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the tabs and slide the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver off the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the PATS transceiver.
  9. Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
    10. Fig 3: Lock Cylinder Retaining Pin
    GF0013259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock cylinder key slot until the ignition lock cylinder breaks loose.
    11. Fig 4: Ignition Lock Cylinder Key Slot
    GF0013260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the ignition lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.
    • Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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