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How do you remove the ignition switch in a 1971 Pontiac le mans?
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Begin by removing the three screws on the back of the steering wheel. Remove the front of the steering wheel cover, disconnect or clip the horn wires. remove the shaft bolt. use a puller to remove the steering wheel (available at auto parts stores or make one using angle iron drilled and tapped) compress spring loaded plate (tool required Best to make one out of flat iron bent in U shape drilled in the center with threaded stock brazed to a nut that will thread on to the shaft) remove the retaining ring being very careful not to damage it. remove plate and bearing pre-load spring. remove the turn signal switch, if you can pull it over the shaft without disconnecting the wiring harness do so if not, the harness clip is on the side of the column under dash. use a small screwdriver to press in on the detent allowing you to pull the key switch out.
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