removing the ignition switch?

  • allen colin Kelly
    allen colin Kelly
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    #1

    removing the ignition switch?

    Can someone give me the correct way to remove an ignition switch. It seems the two bolts holding it on the steering column does not have holes for an allen wrench or anyother tool.

    I need to replace the switch and after much work, have no clue how to remove it from the column.

    How does this work?


    PS

    I am no newbe. I have paid the price to have a na2t.
  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    • 9384
    #2
    You don't have a key? The ignition SWITCH has a single screw holding it into the back of the ignition key CYLINDER.
    - VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra -
  • Mitchd03
    Mitchd03
    Senior Member
    • 891
    #3
    Chisel, hammer. Chisel the head of the bolts on an angle to unscrew them.
    Doesn't always work. Works on an '82 Mazda 323/Familia/GLC aka Ford Laser.
  • reddzx
    reddzx
    Senior Citizen
    • 6440
    #4
    Drill a pilot hole and use an easy out.

    I have also used a small chisel at an angle on the edge of the screw head but it doesn't always work.



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

    http://zccw.org/zccw/?page_id=1215
  • allen colin Kelly
    allen colin Kelly
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    • 276
    #5
    Thanks guys. What a pain in the butt.