Maverick and Comet Repair
Chassis Electrical
Ignition Lock Cylinder
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- On cars with a fixed steering column, remove the steering wheel trim pad and the steering wheel. Insert a stiff wire into the hole located in the lock cylinder housing.
- Place the gearshift lever in Reverse on standard shift cars and in Park on cars with automatic transmission, and turn the ignition key to the ON or RUN position.
- Depress wire and remove the lock cylinder and wire.
- Insert the new cylinder into the housing and turn to the OFF position. This will lock the cylinder into position.
- Reinstall the steering wheel and pad.
- Connect the negative battery cable.