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Subject:Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:53:00 -0800

How about direction for each.  I'm just trying to dis-assemble a spare steering wheel column.
If I send e-photos, can you circle where to drill the hole??  m

--- neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote:

> HI.
>
> Are you replacing switch or tumbler?
>
>
>
> --- Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> > 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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