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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover.
3. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch.
6. Disengage the ignition switch from the actuator.
INSTALLATION
1. Adjust the ignition switch by sliding the carrier to the ignition switch RUN position.
NOTE: A new replacement ignition switch assembly will be set in the RUN position as received.
2. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the RUN position. The RUN position is achieved by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the LOCK position.
3. Install the ignition switch pin into the actuator. It may be necessary to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes.
4. Install retaining screws. Tighten to 5.6 - 7.9 Nm (50 - 69 inch lbs.).
5. Connect electrical connector to ignition switch.
6. Connect battery ground cable. Check ignition switch for proper function, including START and ACC positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the LOCK position.
7. Install lower instrument panel steering column cover with screws.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover.
3. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch.
6. Disengage the ignition switch from the actuator.
INSTALLATION
1. Adjust the ignition switch by sliding the carrier to the ignition switch RUN position.
NOTE: A new replacement ignition switch assembly will be set in the RUN position as received.
2. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the RUN position. The RUN position is achieved by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the LOCK position.
3. Install the ignition switch pin into the actuator. It may be necessary to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes.
4. Install retaining screws. Tighten to 5.6 - 7.9 Nm (50 - 69 inch lbs.).
5. Connect electrical connector to ignition switch.
6. Connect battery ground cable. Check ignition switch for proper function, including START and ACC positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the LOCK position.
7. Install lower instrument panel steering column cover with screws.
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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.