Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Non-Functional Lock
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. Using channel lock or locking pliers, twist ignition cap or bezel until it separates from ignition switch.
4. Using a 3/8 inch diameter drill, drill down middle of key slot, approximately 1 3/4 inches, until ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose from
breakaway base of ignition switch lock cylinder.
5. Remove lock cylinder and clean drill shavings from steering column tube flange.
6. Remove steering column upper bearing retainer, steering column lock housing bearing, ignition switch lock cylinder and steering column lock
gear. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign material from casting.
7. Install new ignition lock cylinder.
