Lincoln Corsair: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components / Removal and Installation - Ignition Switch - Vehicles With: Push Button Start

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Fully extend and lower the steering column.
   

1. Remove the information and entertainment display unit.
   Refer to: Center Display Screen (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the FCIMB and trim plate as an assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and position the control panel lower trim plate down.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the control panel lower trim plate.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the transmission control switch trim plate.
   

1. Remove the retainers, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the transmission control switch.
   

1. Remove the retainers and the control panel support.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the clips and remove the center lower instrument panel trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the center registers.
   
   1. Remove the retainers.
      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   2. Release the clips and position the center registers forward.
      
   3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release that clips and remove the LH (left-hand) instrument panel side finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument display bezel.
   

1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel retainers.
   Torque: 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the instrument cluster bezel.
   
   1. Release the clips, remove the instrument cluster bezel.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
      

1. Release the tabs and push the start/stop switch out of the instrument panel finish panel.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.