Removing the steering lock (Mondeo 3)

ORDER OF EXECUTION

Disconnect the battery.
Loosen screws 1 and clips 2 of the protective trim under the steering column.

Remove the protective trim under the steering column. 1 Screws, 2 Clamps.
If your Mondeo has a radio remote control, then you will need to use a narrow screwdriver to release the locking clip from the rear trim of the steering column and…
…then remove the connector plug on the remote control switch. Next, remove the switch itself.
Now separate the upper column trim from the lower one. To do this, release the locking clip 1 on both sides using a narrow screwdriver and remove the trim 2.

Separate the steering column trim and remove the upper trim 2. 1 Retaining clip.
Now remove the lower steering column trim (screws are indicated by arrows).

Removing the lower steering column trim (screws are indicated by arrows).
Remove the PATS transmitter/receiver unit. For better orientation, we will show this with the steering wheel removed.

Dismantling the PATS transmitting and receiving unit.
Now remove the steering lock. To do this, turn the ignition key 1 to position "I" and press the locking mechanism 2 into the ignition switch with a narrow screwdriver. Then pull out the locking cylinder completely.

Turn ignition key 1 to position "I", press locking mechanism 2 and pull out the steering lock with the ignition key.
Carry out the installation in reverse order.