ignition key removal
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ignition key removal
I have a 77 f150 and I need to replace the ignition, but I don't want to have seperate keys. How do I get my old key switch out of the ignition? I have seen them apart, I just don't know. Thanks!
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1976-79
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Turn the ignition key to Accessories and slightly depress the release pin in the face of the lock cylinder.
Turn the key counterclockwise and pull the key and lock assembly out of the switch.
From under the instrument panel, press in on the rear of the switch 1/8 turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bezel and switch. Remove the retainer and spring.
Remove the nut from the back of the switch.
Remove the accessory and gauge feed wires from the accessory terminal of the switch. Pull the insulated plug from the rear of the switch.
To install:
Insert a screwdriver into the lock opening of the switch and turn the slot in the switch to the full counterclockwise position.
Connect the insulated plug and wires to the back of the switch. Connect the accessory and gauge wires to the switch and install the retaining nut.
Place the bezel and switch in the switch opening, press the switch toward the instrument panel and rotate it 1/8 turn to lock it.
Position the spring and retainer on the switch with the open face of the retainer away from the switch. Place the switch in the opening.
Press the switch toward the instrument panel and install the bezel.
Place the key in the cylinder and turn the key to the accessory position. Place the lock and key in the switch, depress the release pin slightly, and turn the key counterclockwise. Push the new lock cylinder into the switch. Turn the key to check the operation.
Connect the battery.
1976-79
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Turn the ignition key to Accessories and slightly depress the release pin in the face of the lock cylinder.
Turn the key counterclockwise and pull the key and lock assembly out of the switch.
From under the instrument panel, press in on the rear of the switch 1/8 turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bezel and switch. Remove the retainer and spring.
Remove the nut from the back of the switch.
Remove the accessory and gauge feed wires from the accessory terminal of the switch. Pull the insulated plug from the rear of the switch.
To install:
Insert a screwdriver into the lock opening of the switch and turn the slot in the switch to the full counterclockwise position.
Connect the insulated plug and wires to the back of the switch. Connect the accessory and gauge wires to the switch and install the retaining nut.
Place the bezel and switch in the switch opening, press the switch toward the instrument panel and rotate it 1/8 turn to lock it.
Position the spring and retainer on the switch with the open face of the retainer away from the switch. Place the switch in the opening.
Press the switch toward the instrument panel and install the bezel.
Place the key in the cylinder and turn the key to the accessory position. Place the lock and key in the switch, depress the release pin slightly, and turn the key counterclockwise. Push the new lock cylinder into the switch. Turn the key to check the operation.
Connect the battery.
