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on an older car you put the key on accessery, push a needle in the little hole in the cylinder then turn the key to the left and pull on the key

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Q: How do you remove an ignition tumbler cylinder from a vehicle?
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Remove the retaining ring, from the top of your 1997 Ford Astro ignition lock cylinder. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition lock cylinder.


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