How do you remove the ignition lock cylinder from a 1996 Ford Thunderbird?

Answer 1

Disconnect batter ground cable. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove lock screw and disconnect ignition switch electrical connector. Rotate the ignition switch to the RUN position. Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch. Disengage ignition switch from the actuator. When installing new key set, ensure new key set is in the RUN position prior to installion.

Answer 2

Detach the negative battery terminal and disable the airbag system if you have it. Remove the steering wheel. To do that remove the clip and the large nut and then use a steering wheel puller. (You will need to buy or rent a steering wheel puller They can be found at most auto parts stores) Remove the turn signal switch assembly. Place the lock cylinder in the run position. Remove the turn signal switch housing screws. If you have tilt steering column you will need to remove the pivit pins on the sides of the tilt housing. (you will need a pivit pin puller which can be found at an auto parts store). Pull the buzzer switch out (make sure you note how this is correctly replaced. If done wrong the buzzer will stay on....it is a little plastic piece with two wires). Turn the lock cylinder to Accessory. Remove the lock cylinder screw which is by the buzzer switch you just removed. Remove the lock cylinder.

Answer 3

do you have the key!!!! remove the steering wheel covers turn the key to run there should be a little brass pin under the lock cyl push it in and pull out cyl if no key you have to drill out the tumblers.

Answer 4

First you need to disable the airbag, to do that turn steering wheel to the straight ahead position, place the ignition switch in lock and remove key. Remove the airbag fuse from the fuse block, note some models designate the airbag fuse as ARB#1 others are designated AIRBAG#1 or SIR. Unplug the yellow ( CPA ) Connector Position Assurance connectors at the base of the steering column and under the right sideof the instrument panel. 2nd remove the airbag module retaining screws from the backside of the steering wheel and remove the airbag module and unplug the four connections from the airbag module. 3rd use a steering wheel puller to separate the steering wheel from the shaft. " DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE WITH A HAMMER UNLESS YOU CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH A PAIR OF VISE-GRIPS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFT". 4th remove the airbag coil assembly retaining snap ring and remove the coil assembly. Let the coil hang by the wiring harness. Remove the wave washer. 5th Using a lock plate removal tool, depress the lock plate for access to the retaining ring.Use a small screwdriver to pry the retaining ring out of the groove in the steering column and remove the lock plate. 6 then remove the cancel cam assembly. 7 Remove the hazard flasher knob. 8 Remove the column housing cover screw ( which is longer and blue in color). Unplug the electrical connector behind the turn signal lever, grasp the lever and pull it straight out of the housing. Detach the wire protector from under the steering column, separate the wiper pulse switch wires, then unplug the connector. Remove the pulse switch pivot pin, then pull the switch wires up through the column and remove switch and wires. Place the lock cylinder in the run position. Remove the turn signal switch housing screws. Remove the turn signal switch housing and steering shaft assembly as a complete unit. Using a screw driver, lift the switch tab then pull gently on the buzzer switch wires and remove the buzzer switch.place the lock cylinder in the accessory position. Remove the lock cylinder retaining screw. remove the lock cylinder. Installation is in reverse of removal. ( NOTE ) If you have tilt steering column take it to dealer or other repair shop because a pivot pin removal tool is needed to remove pivot pins on tilt steering making it impossible for the home mechanic to do unless you own the tool or have access to one. You try different techniques but why go through the trouble and take a chance on messing components up and possibly having to end up paying a mechanic to fix it in the end and shelling out more money you have worked hard for.

Answer 5

First you need to go to the local parts store and get a sterring wheel puller and a clock spring compressor tool. You can rent them but just cheaper to buy it and return it. I got mind like 35 bucks together.

You will remove the horn button just by pullin it towards you be careful not to rip the horn wire out. Next there may be a retainer clip remove it with a pair of needle nose plyers. Next get a breaker bar or a impact gun to back the center nut off. Once off use the sterring wheel puller by inserting the threaded bolts into the treaded holes directly beside the center pin. ease the puller onto the center pin and tighten down until the sterring wheel starts to move back towards you continue until off. On some trucks there is a steel plate covering the housing to the left side and torwards the top are two small torx screws remove them and remove the cover. Next grab your clock spring compressor and install it similar to the way you did the wheel puller you will tighten down the center bolt slightly decompressing the clock spring. as you compress the clock spring look to the center there is a small retainer clip that looks like it is made into the center pin pry the clip off making sure not to damage it and remove the compressor tool, remove the clock spring making sure to pay attention on how it comes apart you can put it all back together. Remove the turn signal switch should be 3 Phillips head screws. You may need to disconnect the horn wire at this point it just turns slightly and pulls out. After you remove the clock spring you will see the lock clyinder body, follow the body towards the center pin. There will be a small torx bit to it will be silver and very shinny at the end of the lock housing remove it and slide the lock cylinder out. Install the new one and reverse the steps.

Answer 6

this is not for a novice, especially if you car is equipped with tilt steering, but can be accomplished if you follow the instructions on the repair guide that comes with the new ignition lock cylinder ( make sure when purchasing that they are included). you may need to buy / rent a spring compressor kit, especially made for small springs, and a steering wheel puller.

Answer 7

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