2003 FORD MUSTANG ignition

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Column
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings,
cautions, notes and instructions at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in this section.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings,
cautions, notes and instructions in the clockspring removal and installation procedure.
Remove the clockspring (14A664). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 20B .
4. Remove the multi- function switch (13K359).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the multi- function switch.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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10. Disconnect the ignition/shifter interlock and remove the steering column.
All vehicles 11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings,
cautions, notes and instructions at the beginning of the reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in this section. Klj . 3 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Steering Column
Disassembly
1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions,
notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to Column in this
section.
2. Remove the ignition switch (11572). 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
3. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and
retainer prior to removal.
Remove the bearing retainer (3D681).
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Steering Column Locking Lever
Tool
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20. Remove the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.
21. Remove the lock actuator lever return spring.
22. Using a pin punch, remove the pin and lock actuator lever.
23. Using a pin punch, remove the pin and locking lever cam. Klj . 6 ba
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3. Install the lock actuator lever return spring.
4. Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.
5.
NOTE: The lock lever with two teeth is installed on the left- hand side.
If necessary, install the springs and lock levers. 1. Install the spring and lever on the left- hand side. Use a pin punch to hold the compressed
spring in position.
2. Install the spring and lever on the right- hand side. Use the pivot pin to hold the
compressed spring in position.
3. Tap the pin through the levers, pushing out the pin punch, until flush with the housing. Klj . 8 ba
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6. Install the lock lever actuators.
1. Lubricate the lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA- M1C232-A.
2. Install the lock lever actuators.
7. Install the lower bearing retainer. 1. Position the lower bearing retainer.
2. Install the three bolts.
8. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward. Klj . 9 ba
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14. Install the snap ring.
15. Install the tilt pivot screws loosely and position the actuator housing in a vise.
zLubricate the pivot screws with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584- A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESA- M1C232-A.
16. Place two nuts or spacers to hold the lock levers away from the actuator housing.
17. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing pivot bushings with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-
19584- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA- M1C232-A. Klj . 14 ba
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Install the lock cylinder housing.
zPosition the lock cylinder housing and the shaft assembly on the actuator housing.
z Make sure the upper and lower lock actuators are aligned.
z Install and compress the steering column position spring.
z Align the lock cylinder housing bushings with the pivot screws and tighten the screws.
z Using a long thin screwdriver, remove the nuts installed under the lock levers.
18. Install the bearing tolerance ring.
19. Install the sensor ring. 1. Install the sensor ring.
2. Install the lower bearing spring.
20. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index- mark on the actuator
housing.
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