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Replace ingnition switch on a 1995 vw passat ?

I am trying to replace the ingnition switch but I cant get to it after I removed the steering wheel

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You must also remove the wiper / turn signal switch cluster. Before you can do this... Most of the 1995 Passats were fitted with a splined cone fitted on the steering columb just under the steering wheel. However a special pullers is needed to remove this cone. With this cone and the trim around the switches removed its a simple enough to remove the ignition switch.
All the best
John

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