Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Non-Functional Lock Cylinder
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable for at least one minute to allow depletion of the restraint system back-up power supply.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and cautions in the deactivation
procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering
wheel removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering wheel.
4. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill 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 drill shavings from the steering column.
6. Remove the bearing retainer.
