OEM 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Ignition Lock Cylinder

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when servicing the Ignition Lock Cylinder to ensure safety and proper operation on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis?

  A: Safety glasses must be used when servicing the ignition lock cylinder to prevent injuries caused by accidental air bag deployment. The correct handling of live air bag modules requires pointing the air bag and trim cover away from your body while preventing the module from resting with its cover oriented downward. Soap and water handwashing is needed after deployment to eliminate any irritating sodium hydroxide residue which could affect the skin. The connectors of air bag modules should never be probed to avoid accidental deployment, which requires replacement of damaged or discolored trim covers rather than repainting. Check that sensors on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) of the air bag face the correct direction during operation before inspecting sensor mounting components and wiring pigtail for damage, which requires replacement regardless of air bag function. Accidental deployment prevention occurs when the battery ground cable undergoes removal and a one-minute wait is observed, plus the disconnection of any auxiliary batteries and power supplies. Use a clockwise turn to install the lock gear keyhole while you place the tab inside at three o'clock and direct the narrow keyhole section towards one o'clock. The technician needs to apply Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or another component that fulfills Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A onto both the steering column lock gear and bearing before mounting these components into position. Fasten the retaining bearing component by letting the retention tabs enter the lock housing before you put on the steering wheel and ignition lock cylinder while assuring proper lock cylinder operation.