OEM 2003 Mercury Sable Ignition Lock Cylinder

2003 Mercury Sable Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Non-Functional Ignition Lock Cylinder on 2003 Mercury Sable?

  A: The repair process for a non-functional ignition switch lock cylinder begins with disconnecting the ground battery cable and waiting for one minute while keeping the front wheels pointed straight. Follow all security instructions to turn off the Supplemental Restraint System and deactivate it before continuing. The implementation requires drilling the lock cylinder retaining pin to remove the ignition switch lock cylinder after steering wheel removal and ignition switch cylinder cap detachment with a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit. Drill down the middle of the ignition key slot with a 3/8-inch bit until the lock cylinder breaks loose and you can afterwards discard the old part while neatly cleaning the drill bits from the steering column. A complete lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA) allows customers to follow provided instructions for building a new lock cylinder that matches their vehicle's existing key code. The next step involves removing both the bearing retainer and bearing together with the gear and making sure every drill shaving has been removed from the steering column before checking for damage. Installation proceeds with gear and bearing together followed by bearing retainer and new ignition switch lock cylinder with operation verification. Reinstall the steering wheel by following all safety warnings while you reactivate the SRS according to the available safety instructions.