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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 450 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSALARM SYSTEM TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford E 450 V8-5.4L
Alarm System Transmitter: Service and Repair
2012 Ford E 450 V8-5.4LSECTION Service and Repair
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver
Removal and Installation
1. With the ignition lock cylinder in the ON position, press the ignition lock cylinder release button with a suitable tool and pull the ignition lock cylinder out of the steering column.
2. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
- Remove the tilt column handle (if equipped).
3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
4. Pulling firmly in a rearward direction, remove the steering column opening cover.
5. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
6. Remove the screw and the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) transceiver.
7. NOTE: Replacement of the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) transceiver does not require the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys to be programmed into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) again.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.