Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 145

Fig. 134: Identifying Ignition Switch Cap 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all 

 

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2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

9. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .  

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - FUNCTIONAL 

Removal and Installation 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).  

2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582). 

1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.  

2. Press the ignition switch lock cylinder release pin while pulling out the ignition switch lock 

cylinder. 

Fig. 135: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

warnings, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.

 

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Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation. 

Fig. 136: Identifying Ignition Switch Cap 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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DOOR LOCK CYLINDER 

Removal 

1. Remove the drivers door exterior handle. Refer to Exterior Front Door Handle .  

2. Remove the door lock cylinder. 

1. Remove the spring clip.  

2. Remove the door lock cylinder. 

Fig. 137: Removing Door Lock Cylinder 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

NOTE:

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and 
building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock 
repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock 
cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure the lock release rod is not Preloading the latch. It should be 
clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup