NEED HELP: How to change ignition lock cylinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oklahomafan39 · 01-28-2004, 09:03 PM

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to change the ignition lock cylinder on the steering column of a 77 chevy pickup.
I have removed the steering wheel, took out the turn signal mechanism, but have not a clue as to where to go from here. All help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Kevin

rolson1039 · 01-28-2004, 09:15 PM

there should be a couple of pins you can see there to pull out or those torx head screws.. i believe on the 77s tho it was a couple of pins

oklahomafan39 · 01-28-2004, 09:30 PM

I looked very carefully, and I don't see the pins you are talking about. I even took the four bolts out of the upper column and slid it back, and I still can't figure out how to remove the lock cylinder.

thanks,

kevin

jimfulco · 01-29-2004, 05:09 AM

Some Chevy's have a vertical slot (sometimes covered with casting flash) in the upper right quadrant under the switch
where you insert a screwdriver to push a hidden latch.

apstguy · 01-30-2004, 03:24 AM

try this site: http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

Russell · 01-30-2004, 03:42 AM

Follow the above tutorial, very very useful!

If you still can't figure it out, give me a PM and I can help you out.

01-28-2004, 09:03 PM	#1
oklahomafan39 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2	NEED HELP: How to change ignition lock cylinder Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to change the ignition lock cylinder on the steering column of a 77 chevy pickup. I have removed the steering wheel, took out the turn signal mechanism, but have not a clue as to where to go from here. All help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Kevin

01-28-2004, 09:30 PM	#3
oklahomafan39 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2	Do not see any pins I looked very carefully, and I don't see the pins you are talking about. I even took the four bolts out of the upper column and slid it back, and I still can't figure out how to remove the lock cylinder. thanks, kevin

01-30-2004, 03:24 AM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	try this site: http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-30-2004, 03:42 AM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Follow the above tutorial, very very useful! If you still can't figure it out, give me a PM and I can help you out. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-28-2004, 09:15 PM	#2
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	there should be a couple of pins you can see there to pull out or those torx head screws.. i believe on the 77s tho it was a couple of pins

01-29-2004, 05:09 AM	#4
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Some Chevy's have a vertical slot (sometimes covered with casting flash) in the upper right quadrant under the switch where you insert a screwdriver to push a hidden latch.



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