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6T8 · 06-23-2006, 07:39 PM

Anyone know how to remove the ignition lock with destroying the bezel? PO promised keys but never came through. I know a new switch is under $10 but I have to remove the old one. Would rather not pay a locksmith big bucks to make a service call. Thanks in advance.....Rick

**SactoJim** · 06-23-2006, 07:52 PM

There is actually a special tool for that that I did see in The Truck Shop catalog (www.truckandcarshop.com).....not that it does you any good now!

A small flat head screw driver with maybe some masking tape on the end or something to cushion it, and stick it in one of the 3 slots on the bezel and try to tap it lose in a counter clockwise motion (it's threaded onto the lockset holder). That's how I got mine off.

good luck.

ratrod67 · 06-23-2006, 08:17 PM

Take a small screwdriver and pry off the stainless cover that's on the key cylinder. Then you can unscrew the bezel nut and get it out. Just did this 2 weeks ago on a parts truck.

6T8 · 06-23-2006, 08:57 PM

Thanks ratrod, was thinking that is what I would have to do. Sacto, the key cylinder is larger than the bezel. Was hoping for an easier method. I think I took one apart on a parts truck that way about8 yrs ago. ....Rick

jsbgump · 06-24-2006, 12:45 AM

I used a small chisel and a BFH and one hit it fell out without any damage to the dash

06-23-2006, 07:39 PM	#1
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Removing ignition without key Anyone know how to remove the ignition lock with destroying the bezel? PO promised keys but never came through. I know a new switch is under $10 but I have to remove the old one. Would rather not pay a locksmith big bucks to make a service call. Thanks in advance.....Rick

06-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Removing ignition without key There is actually a special tool for that that I did see in The Truck Shop catalog (www.truckandcarshop.com).....not that it does you any good now! A small flat head screw driver with maybe some masking tape on the end or something to cushion it, and stick it in one of the 3 slots on the bezel and try to tap it lose in a counter clockwise motion (it's threaded onto the lockset holder). That's how I got mine off. good luck.

06-23-2006, 08:17 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Removing ignition without key Take a small screwdriver and pry off the stainless cover that's on the key cylinder. Then you can unscrew the bezel nut and get it out. Just did this 2 weeks ago on a parts truck.

06-23-2006, 08:57 PM	#4
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: Removing ignition without key Thanks ratrod, was thinking that is what I would have to do. Sacto, the key cylinder is larger than the bezel. Was hoping for an easier method. I think I took one apart on a parts truck that way about8 yrs ago. ....Rick

06-24-2006, 12:45 AM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Removing ignition without key I used a small chisel and a BFH and one hit it fell out without any damage to the dash __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616



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