Removing the ignition switch assembly from a 71? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LeftEar55 · 09-10-2006, 12:24 PM

Well, the cab is completely stripped down, except for the ignition switch assembly. It'll turn to the left, as in inscrewing it, but after a couple of full turns, it stops? Does anyone know how to get this thing out of the dash? If not, I'm gonna try to sawzall it out

Fred T · 09-10-2006, 12:29 PM

You have to remove the switch tumbler before the bezel will come off. Turn the switch to acc. There's a small hole in the tumbler face. Push in to release with a paper clip, 1/16" pin punch, drill bit, etc. Then you can turn the key to the left and the tumbler comes out.

c-1072 · 09-10-2006, 04:20 PM

if you dont have the key i used a screw driver and a hammer . unscrew it as far as you can and wamo it worked for me .

LeftEar55 · 09-14-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by c-1072

if you dont have the key i used a screw driver and a hammer . unscrew it as far as you can and wamo it worked for me .

Thanks! This method worked nicely

09-10-2006, 12:24 PM	#1
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Removing the ignition switch assembly from a 71? Well, the cab is completely stripped down, except for the ignition switch assembly. It'll turn to the left, as in inscrewing it, but after a couple of full turns, it stops? Does anyone know how to get this thing out of the dash? If not, I'm gonna try to sawzall it out

09-10-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Removing the ignition switch assembly from a 71? You have to remove the switch tumbler before the bezel will come off. Turn the switch to acc. There's a small hole in the tumbler face. Push in to release with a paper clip, 1/16" pin punch, drill bit, etc. Then you can turn the key to the left and the tumbler comes out. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-10-2006, 04:20 PM	#3
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Re: Removing the ignition switch assembly from a 71? if you dont have the key i used a screw driver and a hammer . unscrew it as far as you can and wamo it worked for me .



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