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Ignition Switch

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. CAUTION: Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.





On F-250- F-550 vehicles, remove the instrument panel steering, column cover.
1. Unlock the retainers
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.





3. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.





4. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.





5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the electrical connector bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.





6. Remove the ignition switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.