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replace ignition switch 1993 1500 chevy pick up
Sent to Car Experts June 18 08:29 PM

how do you get the lock collar off
removed steering wheel, removed the retaining clip. Can't get the locking plate to come loose.

 

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1993 Chevrolet pick up 5.0

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prying locking plate.

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June 18 9:19 PM (50 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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I assume you meant ignition lock.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION


1988-94 Models

See Figures 1 and 2

  1. Remove the steering wheel.

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Fig. 1: Installing the lock cylinder


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Fig. 2: Ignition switch


  1. Remove the turn signal switch. It is not necessary to completely remove the switch from the column. Pull the switch rearward far enough to slip it over the end of the shaft, but do not pull the harness out of the column.

  2. Turn the lock to Run.

  3. If necessary, remove the ignition key.

  4. If equipped, remove the buzzer switch assembly.

  5. Remove the lock retaining screw and remove the lock cylinder.

WARNING If the retaining screw is dropped on removal, it may fall into the column, requiring complete disassembly of the column to retrieve the screw. To install:

  1. Rotate the key to the stop while holding onto the cylinder.

  2. Push the lock all the way in.

  3. Install the screw. Tighten the screw to 40 inch lbs. (5 Nm) for regular columns, 22 inch lbs. (2.5 Nm) for tilt columns.

  4. Install the turn signal switch and the steering wheel.



Edited by Hammer Time on June 18 2006 at 9:20 PM

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June 18 9:29 PM (9 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: having trouble removing locking plate.
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June 18 9:34 PM (5 minutes later)
         
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You will need this tool to do that. you have to dig out the snap ring when the tool relieves the pressure.

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June 18 10:01 PM (27 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: having trouble removing locking plate.have already removed lock ring. the lock plate will not budge.
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It just slides down on a spline. I believe it has a master spline. Someone may have jammed it on but there's nothing else holding it on. It should come right off. You can try lightly prying if it's tight but it should lift right off.

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