How does ignition switch come out

GEHUNTER

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1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
126,000 MILES

Anti-theft alarm won't arm, stays on steady. Used your answer to a silmilar situation and need to get some symtom test procedures. Also need to remove ignition switch

Friday, December 30th, 2011 AT 7:48 PM

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RIVERMIKERAT

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STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES -1996 Ford Thunderbird LX
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LOCK CYLINDER (FUNCTIONAL)

NOTE:
For lock cylinder removal and installation procedure, see LOCK
CYLINDER (NON-FUNCTIONAL) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION if
lock cylinder is non-functional (lock cylinder cannot be rotated because of missing key or damaged lock cylinder).
Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Locate hole in shroud under lock cylinder. Insert a 1/8" drill bit or punch into hole. Press lock cylinder retaining pin while pulling
lock cylinder from housing.
Installation

1.
Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Press retaining pin inward and insert lock cylinder into housing. Ensure lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned with interlocking washer.
Rotate lock cylinder to OFF position. This allows retaining pin to extend into hole in housing. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
2.