Well I am having the same problem with my 66 mustang. I believe the only way to remove the ignition is to drill it out, however I haven't done it yet. But at this point its my only option.
To remove a ignition switch from a 1963 mercury meteor you must turn it off then unscrew it.
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to remove the ignition switch from a 72 Chevy first remove the steering wheel, then remove the three screws that hold the turn signal assembly the turn signalhandle will unscrew if there is no cruse control if there is the handle will have a screw holding it in place this must be removed under the turn signal assembly there is a screw usually a #27 torx remove this and your ignition switch will slide right out
you must remove the steering wheel and turn signal from column. then you can acces the screw to remove the switch.
insert key into ignition and turn to accessory and get a pin and depress it into the hole by the key and pull the switch out and then you can unscrew the big nut off the switch.
remove the steering wheel with special tools and then the turn signal arm and switch assembly plate to expose the ignition switch lock bolt use some fingernail polish to mark the positions of anything you remove.
You need to turn the ignition to the on or start position, and then push the retaining pin to remove the cylinder. If you can not turn it, then you can either drill it out, or call a locksmith to come asist you.
You have to remove it gently and go to auto zone and turn it in
Turn it to ACC., look from under the ignition cover you'll see a little pin. Have your key in the ignition. Depress the pin with a screwdriver or Allen wrench and turn the ignition counter-clockwise. The stem will pull out. The manual says to remove the radio to remove the switch, which requires removing the outer fairing.
Remove the steering wheel. (you will need a steering wheel puller) 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. Turn the lock to Run. If necessary, remove the ignition key. If equipped, remove the buzzer switch assembly. Remove the lock retaining screw and remove the lock cylinder.
Ignition switch 2002 Chrysler sebring. Original key will not turn? Is there a fuse or replace the switch?
Remove steering wheel, turn signal (4 screws), and torx holding ignition, reverse to reinstall.