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Mary Flanagan Posted on Jan 12, 2014
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Key broken in ignition barrel

I need to remove the ignition barrel from the steering column and replace it can some one tell where I can get the tools from too undo the bolts from the top of the ignition barrel

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Any parts store will have torx bits, this will remove the bolts.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2008

SOURCE: VW steering column 1969

with the bolts removed try gently prying it apart at the centre often they still lock in aswell as use screws so although you have removed the screws its still clipped together it should separate with some gentle assistance

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SOURCE: changing key ignition need to remove old one and fix ignition rod

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2009

SOURCE: need to remove steering lock from the column

If you can get someone to help, you can have them press down on the metal lock plate and you can then remove the small wire snap ring on the post.using a small pick or screwdriver. There is a too for this but I made one from a large thick flat washer with two drilled & threaded holes with 1/4 " bolts.(looks like an odd little puller) I adjust it against the plate and use the column nut to depress the unit to access the snap ring.

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