Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Non-Functional Lock Cylinder
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder-Non-Functional Lock Cylinder
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering wheel
removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering wheel assembly.
3. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch cylinder.
4. NOTE: The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock
repair package (F85Z-1 1582-AA). The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key
code of the vehicle.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
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Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
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Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the steering column.
