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Focus RS 2003 (09.2002-)

Steering Column Switches - Ignition Switch—2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Electric Hand Drill
Stud Extractor Set

Removal

Left-hand drive vehicles
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Detach the instrument panel lower panel from the instrument panel.
    1. Remove the screws.
    1. Release the clip.

  1. Detach the steering column upper shroud from the steering column lower shroud.
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two clips (one each side).

  1. Detach the audio control switch from the steering column lower shroud (if equipped).
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the locking tang.

  1. Remove the audio control switch (if equipped)
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

  1. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
    1. Release the steering column locking lever.
    1. Remove the screws.

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch and turn signal electrical connections.
Right-hand drive vehicles
  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Section  211-04 Steering Column.

  1. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield upper retaining bolt.

  1. Using a suitable electric hand drill and stud extractor remove the ignition lock shield lower retaining bolts.
    • Remove the ignition lock shield
All vehicles
  1. Remove the ignition switch.
    • Depress the locking tangs.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The ignition lock shield retaining bolts are designed to shear at the specified torque.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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