Remote start bypass Ford Explorer 1999

i cant seem to remove the shroud so i can get to the key cylinder I cant seem to remove the plastic thingy that wraps around your key im also looking for the ignition wire to hook up the by-pass (the install manual said usually BLACK/ white or blue)(not the heavy gauge ignition wire) Any tip? im using the N555P T Tran

When you have the bottom part of the shroud off, look up at the bottom of the key cylinder, there is a release button (little metal tip). I believe the key has to be forward when you press in on the button and the entire cylinder key and all will come out. Good Luck.

the black plastic ring pops off....just use a little pressure under it with a flat head screwdriver.

here is the info on your vehicle.

FORD

    MODEL  YEAR(S)  EXPLORER   1995 -2000   KEY  T-HARNESS  IMMOBILIZER   FD KEY-1 (1998-2000)    FD-1    FORD'S PATS ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (Some Vehicles), TRANSPONDER, Requires 791 and Extra Ignition Key   PART   COLOR  LOCATION  DIAGRAM  12 VOLT CONSTANT   YELLOW (+)    IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS      STARTER  RED / LIGHT BLUE (+)   IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS      STARTER 2  N/A       IGNITION 1  LIGHT GREEN/ PURPLE (+) (1 of 2 wires, use either wire)  IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS    IGNITION 2  BLACK/ LIGHT GREEN (+)  IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS      IGNITION 3  N/A         ACCESSORY /HEATER BLOWER 1  GRAY / YELLOW (+) (1 of 2 wires, use either wire)   IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS      ACCESSORY /HEATER BLOWER 2  N/A         KEYSENSE  N/A         PARKING LIGHTS ( - )  WHITE/ PURPLE (-)   IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL      PARKING LIGHTS ( + )  WHITE/ BLACK (+)   @ HEADLIGHT SWITCH      POWER LOCK  PINK / YELLOW (TYPE B)   IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL      POWER UNLOCK  PINK/LIGHT GREEN (TYPE B)   IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL      LOCK MOTOR WIRE  N/A         DOOR TRIGGER  BLACK/ LIGHT BLUE (+)   IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL      DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION  USE DOOR TRIGGER         TRUNK RELEASE  N/A         SLIDING POWER DOOR  N/A         HORN  YELLOW/LIGHT GREEN (-)   @ STEERING COLUMN HARNESS      TACH  TAN / YELLOW   @ PCM, See NOTE *1      WAIT TO START LIGHT  N/A         BRAKE  LIGHT GREEN (+)   @ SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL      FACTORY ALARM DISARM   DARK GREEN/ PURPLE (-)   IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL      ANTI-THEFT  FORD'S PATS ANTI-THEFT (Some Vehicles) TRANSPONDER SYSTEM   TRANSPONDER @ IGNITION SWITCH TUMBLER     NOTES  NOTE *1 The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) is located at the TOP of the FIREWALL towards the PASSENGER SIDE of vehicle

I usually remove the key cylinder before I even start taking off the plastic shroud.Look up from underneath up at the plastic shroud you will see a small hole near the key cylinder area.If you can see up through this hole you will see a small check ball you have to press with the key in the on position.When you press this ball it will release the ignition tumbler from the column.You can then take off the plastic shroud with ease after you have taken out the screws which are also acessed from underneath.

Thanks a million everyone that helped me solve this, i couldnt have accomplished this without your quick responses!!! T Tran