I searched and searched and I came up with several good posts (see below) but I'm not sure WHERE
to drill the hole to release the 'retaining spring'.

Who has a paint package (PhotoShop-ish) so I can send some digi-photos and, you can be so nice as
to circle exactly WHERE to drill the hole and how big a drill bit to use.  Thanks  Malcolm
(Halifax)

> Date:         Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:36:37 EDT
> From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
> Subject:      Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
> To:           vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> Basically you have to drill a release hole and poke the retaining spring out
> of the way. If you don;t have Bentley then repost and I'll get into more
> detail.

> Date:         Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:15 -0800
> From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
> Subject:      My Ignition switch replacement experience
> To:           vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> It was a pleasant job. It took about 45 minutes (not counting a trip to
> the FLAPS to get a 24mm socket).
>
> 1) Remove shaft "cowling"
> 2) Remove horn plastic assembly (just pulls off)
> 3) Remove 24mm bolt
> 4) Pull steering wheel off (no puller required)
> 5) Remove 3 screws around the stem assembly
> 6) Remove stem (wiper, turn signal sw,itches) assembly
> 7) With pliers, remove the plastic collar around shaft
> 8) Remove all 3 (or is it 4) wire connectors
> 9) Remove hex nut holding switch/lock assembly
> 10) Remove switch/lock assembly (with key "on")
> 11) Remove switch assembly (there is a screw inside holding it to the
> lock)
> 12) Install new switch assembly
>
> And, as Bentley says: Reverse for installation.

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