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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