how to change out ignition cylinder

[2.3]

ive tryed drilling out the pin and drilled straight through the key way. it still wont move out.

[84bluebronco2]

I seem to remember just pushing the pin and the whole cylinder just slipped out. Is the key in the ignition, and the ignition turned from off?

[branflakes613]

You have to have the keys in the run position. If it's broken and won't turn over, you have to do this:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable .

2. Using channel lock or vise grip pliers, twist cap until it separates from the ignition switch lock cylinder .

3. Remove lower shroud.

4. Prick-punch pin and drill out with 1/8-inch bit. Do not drill deeper than 13mm (1/2 inch). Put a piece of masking tape 13mm (1/2 inch) from tip on bit. Take care not to damage housing.

5. Using a 3/8-inch diameter drill, drill down middle of ignition lock key slot approximately 44mm (1-3/4 inch) until ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose from breakaway base of ignition switch lock cylinder . Remove ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from lock cylinder housing.

6. Remove column lock gear retainer, steering column lock housing bearing (3E700) and steering column lock gear (3E717) . Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from lock cylinder housing.

7. Carefully inspect lock cylinder housing for damage from the above operation. If damage is apparent, lock cylinder housing must be replaced.