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Old 09-03-2012, 04:03 PM
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Default Ignition switch replacement

Does anyone have some tips on changing the ignition switch?
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Old 09-03-2012, 04:19 PM
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Don't break it?
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Old 09-03-2012, 08:18 PM
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Are you talking about the tumbler or the actual electrical switch? And dont break it is good advice.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:59 PM
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Simple procedure, read the instructions when you get the new one. I recently changed mine out of a 79 and it was fastenened with "knock off" bolts, meaning the heads were sheared off and I had to drill them out. After that I just re-threaded for regular bolts, I believe I did it for 1/4" bolts but can't remember exactly. Depending on your car you may not have to do that, they may just be regular bolts.
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here ya go
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/5657/
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:26 PM
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I believe mine had security bits, might of just been regular torx, don't remember. It's rather simple, just unhook your battery, pull off the plastic covers under the steering column. I then lowered my column, took out the "bolts" holding it in oh and unplugged it obviously. installation is reverse procedure.
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