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Installing a 1987-1993 Mustang ignition lock cylinder is easy...99% of the time. If you can get the key in the ignition all you have to do is push the pin located on the underside of the cylinder, turn the key to the accessory position and slide the lock cylinder out. However, if you do not have the keys, you will need an alternate method. There are several of us out there who will face this problem or have already had to deal with it. Follow along as we guide you through the process of removing the ignition lock cylinder from your Fox Body without the keys.
Installation Instructions
Step 1: Prepare To Remove The Lock Cylinder
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Dismantle and remove the steering wheel column trim.
- Disconnect the ignition switch connection.
Step 2: Drill Out Lock Cylinder & Release Pin
- To ensure you do not drill too far, mark off the drill bit with a piece of tape about 1 1/2" from the end of the bit to act as a drill stop.
- Insert the drill in the center of the lock cylinder where the key goes and drill a hole with a 1/4" drill bit.
- Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill out the release pin.
- From the backside of the cylinder, use a hammer and chisel and give a few taps to release the ignition cylinder from the column.
- Once the lock cylinder is removed, use this time to clean any debris out of the cylinder housing.
Step 3: Find Correct Position For The Ignition Switch
- Once the housing is cleaned out, use a pick tool to remove the retainer and spacer. Some applications may have a snap ring in place of the retainer.
- Remove the metal gear after the retainer and spacer are removed.
- Clean these three components and regrease the metal gear.
- Before reinstalling, set the actuator rod in the correct position by using a flathead screwdriver in between the teeth and rotate the actuator rod to the front of the car.
- Once you feel the rod stop and spring back, you are in the correct position.
Step 4: Install The New Lock Cylinder
- Reinstall the metal gear with the isolated spline in the 7 o'clock position. Make sure the teeth engage with the actuator rod.
- Reinstall the metal spacer plate and then the plastic retainer.
- Rotate the new lock cylinder until you can depress the pin.
- Align the keyways of the lock cylinder to the housing and install the new cylinder.
- Check your rotation after the lock cylinder is installed.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Test the ignition cylinder again and then reconnect the key chime connection. After this you are good to go.
