Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:13:04 -0500
Reply-To: neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
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From: neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
Subject: Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
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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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