I'm replacing a ignition switch I have the plastic steering column cover shroud top and bottom off. I can see the switch but can't get to the screws to get it out how do I do this

Check to see that the cylinders are exactly the same.
Try replacing and removing the original.

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver module is around the key lock cylinder behind or under the plastic cover on the upper steering column'
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Removal

1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
   Disconnect the battery ground cable, Refer to Section 414-01

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
   1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
   1. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
   2. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.
   3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
      1. Remove the screws.
      1. Remove the upper and lower steering column shroud.
      2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
         1. Remove the screws.
         1. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
         2. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
            1. Remove the bolts.
            1. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
            2. Remove the anti-theft transceiver module.
               1. Remove the screw from the bottom of the transceiver module.
               1. NOTE: Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.
                  Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the module.

Multi-Function Switch Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. A Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. B Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position. C Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
3. If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank counterclockwise and remove.
4. A Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. B Remove the screws. C Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
5. A Remove the multi-function switch. B Remove the screws. C Disconnect the electrical connectors. D Remove the multi-function switch.

Re Install:

1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 mi or more to relearn the strategy.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Re-install

Hi, the likely problem is a failed switch. Remove the switch according to instructions below and then start the truck again. If the wipers stay off, replace the switch. If they still come on, please get back to me.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION See Figures 1 and 2

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the steering wheel.
2. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the tilt lever.
3. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the steering column collar by pressing on the collar from the top and bottom while removing the collar.

Fig. Fig. 1: To remove the tilt column control lever, simply rotate it counterclockwise until removed

1. Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
2. Remove the 2 screws (#3 in Fig 2) from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, move the shift lever as required to aid in removal of the shroud. Lift the top half of the shroud from the column.
4. On 1991 automatic transmission equipped models, disconnect the selector indicator actuation cable by removing the screw from the column casting and the plastic plug at the end of the cable.
5. Remove the 2 self tapping screws (#3 in Fig 2) that retain the combination switch to the steering column casting. Disengage the switch from the casting.
6. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors, using caution not to damage the locking tabs. Be sure not to damage the PRNDL cable.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Torque the combination switch retaining screws to 18-27 inch lbs. (2-3 Nm).

Fig. Fig. 2: Exploded view of the combination switch mounting and column related wire harness connectors

SECTION 211-05: Steering Column Switches 1998 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 02/11/2000 Multifunction Switch Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
   1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
   1. Insert a punch through the hole in the lower steering column shroud and push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

1. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609) and remove.

1. NOTE: Move gear selector to lowest position to access steering column opening cover.
   Release the four clips and remove the steering column opening cover.

1. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
   1. Remove the three screws.
   1. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
   1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.

1. Remove the multi function switch.
   1. Remove the two screws.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   1. Remove the multi function switch.

Installation

1. NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Ignition Switch Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disarm air bag system.
3. Remove driver air bag module.
4. Loosen screw and lift horn pad to remove.
5. Remove lock nut and washer. CAUTION
   Do not hammer on steering wheel. Damage can occur to the energy absorbing portion of the steering column.
   
6. Pull dynamic damper forward and lift up to remove.
7. Remove steering wheel.
8. Remove steering column shrouds.
9. Remove lower cover.
10. Remove multifunction switch.
11. Remove entire lower portion of dash.
12. Remove mounting fasteners and lower steering column.
13. Remove bolts and separate ignition switch from steering column.

To Install:

1. Install ignition switch to steering column and install bolts.
2. Raise steering column and install mounting fasteners.
3. Install lower portion of dash.
4. Install multifunction switch.
5. Install lower cover.
6. Install steering column shrouds.
7. Install steering wheel.
8. Install dynamic damper.
9. Install washer and lock nut.
10. Lift horn pad and install screw.
11. Install driver air bag module.
12. Connect battery negative cable.

Sounds like a bad wiper switch assembly.

Removal & Installataion

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the steering wheel.
   
2. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the tilt lever.
   
3. On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the steering column collar by pressing on the collar from the top and bottom while removing the collar.
   

To remove the tilt column control lever, simply rotate it counterclockwise until removed

Exploded view of the combination switch mounting and column related wire harness connectors

2. Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
   
4. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
   
5. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, move the shift lever as required to aid in removal of the shroud. Lift the top half of the shroud from the column.
   
6. On 1991 automatic transmission equipped models, disconnect the selector indicator actuation cable by removing the screw from the column casting and the plastic plug at the end of the cable.
   
7. Remove the 2 self tapping screws that retain the combination switch to the steering column casting. Disengage the switch from the casting.
   
8. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors, using caution not to damage the locking tabs. Be sure not to damage the PRNDL cable.
   
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Torque the combination switch retaining screws to 18-27 inch lbs. (2-3 Nm).
   

Disconnect and Isolate Negative Barrety cable. Remove screw in bottom of steering column shroud cover. ( bottom side of steering column between wiper switch and turn signal switch) Unsnap shroud halves and remove from column. Disconnect wireing harness connector from multi function switch. Remove 2 screws securing switch to mounting housing. Install in reverse order.

this model the colum has a split plastic shell that come apart screws are in some holes philups screwdriver or torx driver#15 plastic will come apart and u can access the ingnition switch

This is for the ignition switch like you are asking for:

Ignition Switch REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Cirrus, Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze CAUTION
The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system must be disarmed before working around the steering column. Failure to do so may cause accidental deployment of the air bags, resulting in unnecessary SIR system repairs and/or personal injury.

1. Disarm the air bag system, as described in Section 6.
2. Remove the left end instrument panel cover/fuse panel and remove the retaining screw holding the end of the instrument panel top cover.
3. Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
4. Remove the screws that secure the instrument panel top cover to the center of the instrument panel.
5. Lift the instrument panel top cover enough to gain access to the knee bolster attaching screws.
6. Remove the lower knee bolster attaching screws and knee bolster from the vehicle.
7. Remove the lower steering column cover attaching screws. Pull down on the lower cover to clear the ignition key cylinder and key release (if equipped).
8. Remove the lower steering column cover, sliding the cover forward while holding down the steering wheel tilt lever.
9. Tilt the steering wheel down to the fully lowered position and remove the upper steering column cover.
10. Remove the screws that hold the combination switch to the ignition lock housing.
11. Place the ignition lock cylinder in the RUN position.
12. Insert a small prying tool into the hole in the lower cover and depress the cylinder release tab.
13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the steering column.
14. Unfasten the electrical connectors from the switch.
15. Using a No. 10 Torx® bit, remove the ignition switch mounting screw.
16. Depress the retaining tabs and remove the switch. To install:
    
17. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position. Be sure the actuator shaft in the lock housing is also in the RUN position.
18. Install the switch, making sure the switch snaps over the retaining tabs.
19. Install the retaining screw.
20. Connect the wiring to the ignition switch.
21. Install the ignition lock cylinder.
22. Install the 2 combination switch mounting screws.
23. Install the lower and upper shrouds.
24. Install the knee bolster to the lower dashboard panel and tighten the lower knee bolster attaching screws.
25. Install the screws that secure the instrument panel top cover to the center of the instrument panel.
26. Install the instrument panel center bezel.
27. Install and tighten the screw holding the end of the instrument panel top cover. Install the left side instrument panel/fuse panel cover.

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