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allen colin Kelly: (2011-02-16 23:54:13)

Can someone give me the correct way to remove an ignition switch. It seems the two bolts holding it on the steering column does not have holes for an allen wrench or anyother tool.

I need to replace the switch and after much work, have no clue how to remove it from the column.

How does this work?

PS

I am no newbe. I have paid the price to have a na2t.

michaelp: (2011-02-17 00:01:45)

You don't have a key? The ignition SWITCH has a single screw holding it into the back of the ignition key CYLINDER.

Mitchd03: (2011-02-17 08:03:32)

Chisel, hammer. Chisel the head of the bolts on an angle to unscrew them.

Doesn't always work. Works on an '82 Mazda 323/Familia/GLC aka Ford Laser.

reddzx: (2011-02-17 13:56:24)

Drill a pilot hole and use an easy out.

I have also used a small chisel at an angle on the edge of the screw head but it doesn't always work.

allen colin Kelly: (2011-02-17 15:50:29)

Thanks guys. What a pain in the butt.

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