Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Functional
REMOVAL
1. The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional ignition switch lock cylinders. Lock cylinder keys are available for these vehicles,
or the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position.
3. Place a 3.17 mm (0.125 inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in upper steering column shroud under ignition switch. Depress
retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position and depressing retaining pin. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering
column lock cylinder housing. Make sure ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning ignition
switch lock cylinder to OFF position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into steering column tube flange hole.
2. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to make sure switch works in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
