1993 Ford Explorer ignition replcement

109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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how do i get the old ignition out of the housing without breaking the housing?
Aug 25, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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[quote:80c9aae861="hardwork"]Interior problem
1993 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 109000 miles

how do i get the old ignition out of the housing without breaking the housing?[/quote:80c9aae861]

Look at the bottom of the housing. You will see a small hole under the lock cylinder. Inside this hole is a releasae pin that will release the lock cylinder from the housing. Depress this pin with the switch in the ON position, and you can pull the old lock cylinder out of the housing.
Aug 28, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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