Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Replacement - Functional
REMOVAL
The following procedure applies to vehicles that have a functional ignition switch lock cylinder. Lock cylinder keys are available for these vehicles, or
the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made.
1. 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 lock cylinder.
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 key to OFF
position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into ignition switch lock cylinder housing hole.
2. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder using lock cylinder key to make sure switch works in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
