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jd4300fel · 08-04-2005, 01:00 PM

pretty much what the title says how do you remove the ignition switch
from the dash?
I am gutting the cab of a 72

thanks

jhow66 · 08-04-2005, 01:17 PM

Use a paper clip and insert in hole in switch. With key turn switch to ACC and pull out tumbler. Unscrew bezel by using the 3 notches. Unplug wires from switch.

**pjmoreland** · 08-04-2005, 01:58 PM

If you don't have the key, you can pop the sheetmetal faceplate off the front of the tumbler, and drill a 3/16" hole into the tumbler to the left of the key slot. Drill at a slight angle so that the hole breaks through the left side of the tumbler. You can access the locking mechanism with a small screwdriver.

08-04-2005, 01:00 PM	#1
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	ignition switch removal? pretty much what the title says how do you remove the ignition switch from the dash? I am gutting the cab of a 72 thanks __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

08-04-2005, 01:17 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Use a paper clip and insert in hole in switch. With key turn switch to ACC and pull out tumbler. Unscrew bezel by using the 3 notches. Unplug wires from switch. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

08-04-2005, 01:58 PM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,066	If you don't have the key, you can pop the sheetmetal faceplate off the front of the tumbler, and drill a 3/16" hole into the tumbler to the left of the key slot. Drill at a slight angle so that the hole breaks through the left side of the tumbler. You can access the locking mechanism with a small screwdriver.



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