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Attempting to replace the ignition switch again

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10musketeer

10musketeer

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I need to replace the ignition switch. So I try to remove the facia around the steering wheel. I notice it's a little tougher than I thought. Well...

1. After about 5 hours of attempts I remove the steering wheel by using Break Free, a gear puller and a mallet turned up to 11. Wheel finally came off.

2. removed two screws and facia still won't come off. Noticed There is another screw that needs to come off, but it is blocked by the dash. Tried removing the bolts supporting the steering wheel to see if that helps (it didn't).

3. Noticed Tach, Fuel, and turn signals no longer work, so I assume I damaged the green wire somewhere along the line.

Question- Do I really have to take the dash off to get the facia aroung the steering column off? I hoping someone can point out just how stupid I am, but I just don't see how it can come off without removing those screws.

Please let the shaming begin. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
 
haha....i tried to put mine back on the other day...couldnt do it!.....although i swear i tried once before with success but wasnt ready for it yet....good luck....zimmmy
 
Re: Attempting to replace the ignition switch agai

I'm pretty sure you can remove the three bolts around the column retainer and the three nuts from the column support, and then get enought room by pulling it out and down.
 
Re: Attempting to replace the ignition switch agai

First, disconnect the battery.
Remove the pinch bolt at the rack coupling, the three bolts at the firewall, and the dash support bolts. Pay attention to the shims at the supports. The column will now slide back and down. Remove the shroud halves, change the switch, reinstall, placing the shims back in their original locations.
Elapsed time, 1~1.5 hours.
Incidentally, the steering wheel doesn't have to come off to do any of this.
Jeff
 
Re: Attempting to replace the ignition switch agai

Thanks for the help guys. I'm learning! I'll attempt the fix ASAP!
 
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