Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Remove the upper steering column shroud (3530) by removing the self-tapping screws.
2. Remove four bolts retaining lower steering column shroud and remove lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove lock screw and disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
4. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) to the RUN position.
5. Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch (11572).
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6. Disengage the ignition switch from the actuator.
Installation
1. NOTE: A new replacement ignition switch assembly will be set in the RUN position as received.
Adjust the ignition switch by sliding the carrier to the ignition switch RUN position.
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Item…………….Part
Number…………….Description
1………………….11572…………….…..Ignition Switch
2…………………..3511…………………Steering
Column Tube Flange
3…………………..3E715………………..Steering
Column Lock Lever Actuator
A……………………--……………………Align Pin with Slot
B……………………--…………………….Index Mark2. Check to ensure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the RUN position. The RUN position is achieved by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the LOCK position.
3. Install the ignition switch into the column actuator hole. It may be necessary to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes.
4. Install retaining screws. Tighten to 5.6-7.9 N-m (50-69 lb-in).
5. Connect the electrical connector to the ignition switch. Tighten lock screw to 0.8-1.3 N-m (7-11.5 lb-in).
6. Connect battery ground cable. Check ignition switch for proper function, including START and ACC positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the LOCK position.
7. Install the upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud.
From the Lincoln Shop Manual
Edited by babarche on January 30 2006 at 10:47am
