Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 8

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

MODULE - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT TRANSCEIVER

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.

2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pushing out

the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Fig. 33: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Unscrew and remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to

these charges, damage may result.

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Fig. 34: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL -- STEERING

COLUMN COVER .

NOTE:

The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.

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2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup

Fig. 35: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.

3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.

6. Remove the anti-theft transceiver module (15607).

1. Remove the screw from the bottom of the transceiver module.

NOTE:

Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.

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2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup

Fig. 36: Removing Anti-Theft Transceiver Module
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the module.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:

When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive
symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The
vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the
strategy.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup