Ignition key cylinder trim ring

[Breadstick]

Is there a special tool or something to take the chrome ring that screws around the ignition key cylinder off? My 72 has three slots in it to use. I can use a screwdriver to get it mostly off but it gets tough at the end and won't unscrew anymore. I got matching keyed locks for the doors and ignition and need to change it.

[Mac93]

There are removal tools you can purchase, such as this one from Brothers. My old man this several years ago to remove the bezel and works just fine.

[BigBird05]

You have to remove the ignition key cylinder before you can remove the trim ring. It will come loose and almost come off but the chrome trim ring on the key cylinder will not let the trim ring come off.

[Breadstick]

Originally Posted by BigBird05

You have to remove the ignition key cylinder before you can remove the trim ring. It will come loose and almost come off but the chrome trim ring on the key cylinder will not let the trim ring come off.

Thanks. That's exactly what happened. How do you remove the cylinder once you get it loose?

[Steeveedee]

See that little hole in the lock cylinder? Turn the key to "Accessory" and push a paper clip into that hole. When you pull the key out, the lock cylinder should come with it. If you live somewhere other than a dehydrated paradise like the California desert like I do, you may need a couple spritzes of lube.

[Breadstick]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

See that little hole in the lock cylinder? Turn the key to "Accessory" and push a paper clip into that hole. When you pull the key out, the lock cylinder should come with it. If you live somewhere other than a dehydrated paradise like the California desert like I do, you may need a couple spritzes of lube.

Thanks a ton. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

[LockDoc]

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Steeveedee has it pretty close. After you push the spring loaded pin in with the paper clip you have to turn the key a little more to the left. When it turns that extra little bit to the left you will have to remove the paper clip or it will bind up in the hole. You don't have to push hard on the spring loaded pin, and you shouldn't have to force anything to get it out. It will be easier to do if you screw the chrome bezel back on snug.

LockDoc

[BigBird05]

In the south I had to spray lube in and cycle the key several times before the pin would push in and the cylinder would turn past the acc position.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Steeveedee has it pretty close. After you push the spring loaded pin in with the paper clip you have to turn the key a little more to the left. When it turns that extra little bit to the left you will have to remove the paper clip or it will bind up in the hole. You don't have to push hard on the spring loaded pin, and you shouldn't have to force anything to get it out. It will be easier to do if you screw the chrome bezel back on snug.

LockDoc

I guess I got it that extra part of a turn with my untrained wiggling. I've probably replaced 5 ignition switches in my 45 years of working on vehicles.