Switch The Key & Tumbler On The 2003 Ford Focus

Alter the principal and tumbler when it becomes laborious to function.


2. Remove the four screws that attach the lower steering column trim to the steering column. Unsnap the top column trim panel from the lower trim panel and remove both from the steering column.3.



1. Disconnect the colorless battery cable using a 10 mm wrench to loosen the cable mark. Twist the cable mark as you lift the cable from the terminal to ease removal. Wait five minutes before proceeding To admit the energy stored in the capacitors of the air bag system to dissipate.


The material and tumbler in your motorcar provides a money to secure the vehicle and prevent theft. Unlike many other vehicles, the decisive and tumbler in your Ford Focus, commensurate most Ford vehicles, must be turned to the character one ("Accessories") position before it can be removed from the steering path and replaced with a dissimilar primary and tumbler. Whether the tumbler becomes difficult to function with the material, modify it at the basic communication of discontent to avoid damage to the steering line and supplementary repairs.

Instructions


Turn the ignition key to position one marked on the tumbler cylinder face. Insert a small Allen wrench into the small hole below and depress the release button on the bottom of the tumbler. Pull the key and tumbler from the column.


4. Insert the key into the new tumbler and turn it to the number one position ("Accessories") marked on the face of the tumbler. Slide the new key and tumbler into the steering column and turn the key to the number two position ("Lock"). Remove the key from the tumbler and reinstall the trim covers.