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67_396 · 05-31-2003, 05:21 PM

Im trying to get my dash out to do some work on it, but I cant get the ignition switch out. Can someone please tell me how to get it out?
Thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-31-2003, 08:32 PM

Turn the switch to accessory and use a straightened out paper clip or equivalent to depress the small pin in the small hole. Once the pin is depressed, you should be able to continue turning the switch to the left and then it will come out.

Jim

Blue Beard · 05-31-2003, 09:13 PM

Are you trying to get the entire unit out or just the cylinder?

67_396 · 05-31-2003, 11:03 PM

I want to get the entire unit out

Class of 69 · 05-31-2003, 11:08 PM

You need to turn out the outer bezel...I think after you remove the cylinder. There are small indentations in the bezel for a special spanner wrench, or whatever ingenious method of turning it you can come up with.

bobs409 · 06-01-2003, 09:19 AM

A small allen wrench works better than the paper clip. The clip bends too easily.

05-31-2003, 05:21 PM	#1
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	Ignition switch?? Im trying to get my dash out to do some work on it, but I cant get the ignition switch out. Can someone please tell me how to get it out? Thanks

05-31-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Are you trying to get the entire unit out or just the cylinder? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-31-2003, 11:08 PM	#5
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	You need to turn out the outer bezel...I think after you remove the cylinder. There are small indentations in the bezel for a special spanner wrench, or whatever ingenious method of turning it you can come up with. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

06-01-2003, 09:19 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	A small allen wrench works better than the paper clip. The clip bends too easily. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-31-2003, 08:32 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Turn the switch to accessory and use a straightened out paper clip or equivalent to depress the small pin in the small hole. Once the pin is depressed, you should be able to continue turning the switch to the left and then it will come out. Jim

05-31-2003, 11:03 PM	#4
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	I want to get the entire unit out



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