E 350 V8-5.4L (2008)
Alarm System Transmitter: Service and Repair
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER
Removal and Installation
1. With the ignition lock cylinder in the ON position, press the ignition lock cylinder release button with a suitable tool and pull the ignition lock
cylinder out of the steering column.
2. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
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Remove the tilt column handle (if equipped).
3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
4. Pulling firmly in a rearward direction, remove the steering column opening cover.
5. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
6. Remove the screw and the PATS transceiver.
7. NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.