Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Service and Repair  
 

Removal

  1. Remove the multi-function switch.

  

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

  

  1. Remove the (A) bolt and position the (B) bracket and ignition/shifter interlock cable aside.

  

  1. Groove the heads of the break-away bolts with a hammer and chisel.

  

  1. Remove the (A) break-away bolts, the (B) ignition switch lock cylinder, and the (C) bracket.
    • Discard the break-away bolts.

Installation

  1. Position the ignition switch lock cylinder and bracket and loosely install the two new break-away bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts only enough to hold the ignition switch lock cylinder in place.
    • With the key in the ignition, verify the operation of the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    • If necessary, reposition the ignition switch lock cylinder until it operates properly.

  

  1. Tighten the ignition switch lock cylinder bracket break-away bolts until the bolt heads break off.

  

  1. Install the ignition/shifter interlock cable and the mounting bracket bolt.

  

  1. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  2. Install the multi-function switch.
  3. Inspect the shift interlock system.