How do you install an ignition lock cylinder on a 2000 Explorer?

[NoelWelds]

how do you install a ignition lock tumbler with anti theft on a 2000 explorer

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the stock 95-01 section. Always disconnect the battery, and wait at least 10 minutes before working on a steering column with an air bag.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Once you remove the surround trim from the steering column (3 screws from the bottom) there should be a button under the cylinder to depress when turning the cylinder, which will allow it to turn and pop out.

 

[Kriegen]

Do believe you have to turn the key to the ON position first (and of course make sure your battery is already disconnected as BrooklyBay said)

 

[NoelWelds]

that answers part of my question how to install a ignition lock tumbler but i just dont know how to reprogram the new keys for my anti theft

 

[Joe Dirt]

How many keys do you have for it? Pop a search, there are some threads already written.

 

[Kriegen]

Even if he has two good keys, he won't be able to use them to initiate the programming since they won't work in the new ignition. Probably have to get a locksmith or take to the dealer.