Those covers can have the most unbelievably hidden screws! Look VERY carefully, even for ones that are being hidden by other panels near dash. Only once ALL options were checked, try to carefully pry it away.
I have taken out all the screws and it is loose but I don't know how to remove it because the steering wheel adjusting stick is in the way
It may be necessary to remove the adjusting stick, or also I had a Chevy Metro where I had to take out the two bolts on the brace that holds the steering column up...allowing the column to literally drop down several inches to make room to pull out the instrument panel. (Bolts were torx heads if I remember). Hope this info helps. Also had to actually cut a slice into one plastic part, and it did not really show after re-assembly.
Once you replace the ignition switch you will probably have to "re-teach" the car for a new code for your security system. This link may help:http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-...
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SOURCE: I am trying to remove the ignition switch from a 1976 Chevy PU
This plate is the steering lock plate.It has a lock ring on the shaft but is under very heavy spring pressure which must be compressed in order to remove and re-install. There is a special tool that compresses this spring.It mounts on the steering shaft threads and pushes on the plate.It is quite difficult without but can be done with two persons as one presses and the other removes the lock ring...good luck
SOURCE: trying to get ignition out of 93 chevy cheyenne
go to link below for full instructions and another link to pictures of the cylinder removal
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080314190259AAPxp17
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SOURCE: replacing ignition switch in 2001 chevy silverado
Not the igniton switch, its the ingition cylinder and or the housing. The switch is not part of what you are really turning. It's connected to it via gears. The common problem is the key gets worn out and the tumblers wear also. Eventualy they do not line up right and will not make the "bar" drop in the cylinder to allow it to turn from the off positon. If you have the title in your name and the key has never been rekeyed or the code has been changed you can go down to a dealership with all of the info for the truck and they can cut you a key from the vin number. You can try that first before you put a cylinder and housing in it.
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SOURCE: Key win't turn ignition switch in 2008 Chevy HHR
replace the floor shifter. there is a switch on the shifter that allows the key to move. gm has had alot of problems with these shifters.
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