Ford Fiesta: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components / Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the steering wheel.
   Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the PATS transceiver.
   Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles Without: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver (419-01C Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If equipped remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to: Ignition Lock Cylinder (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If equipped remove the ignition switch. Refer to: Ignition Switch - Vehicles Without: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detatch the retainer and disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. 1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
   2. Release the tab.
      
   3. Remove the steering column switch carrier.
      

1. NOTE: Clean all metal shavings and foreign material after cutting a slot into the ignition lock cylinder housing bolt.

   Cut a slot into the ignition lock cylinder housing bolt.
   Use the General Equipment: Grinder

1. Remove the bolt and the ignition lock cylinder housing.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.