OEM 2002 Mercury Villager Ignition Lock Cylinder

2002 Mercury Villager Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Non-Functional Ignition Lock Cylinder on 2002 Mercury Villager?

  A: The first step to servicing and repairing a defective ignition switch lock cylinder requires disconnecting the battery ground cable and removing the steering column shrouds followed by unscrewing the steering column shroud hardware. The first step includes breaking the break-away bolts with a hammer and chisel so that the ignition lock bolts can be removed followed by uninstalling the key-in-reminder switch by removing two screws. Careful attention should be given when removing the ignition switch lock cylinder because it releases a tiny tension spring which exists beneath the cylinder rod. The steering wheel obtains removal for better visibility. The extraction of the ignition switch lock cylinder requires inserting either a 3 mm (1/8 inch) diameter wire pin or small drift through the access hole found below the cylinder in the lock housing. Use this tool to press the retaining pin which enables you to pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder into the lock housing by setting it with its key in the ON position then secure it with ignition lock bolts until they break at their surface. Signal the completion by testing the functionality of the ignition switch lock cylinder.