you have to remove steering column cover. There are quite a few screws, top and bottom. Once uncovered you will see the cylinder you insert your key into. Follow that to the back side, you will see a tiny screw holding the switch to the key mechanism. Once unscrewed it should just slide out. follow the attached wires down under the column and unplug old switch. when installing new switch you may have to adjust position of the small "t" in center of barrel on switch to line up properly with "t" at back side of key cylinder, You can use your key or small screw driver to do this. Follow same steps in removing old in reverse to install new.
No DO NOT do that. You will ruin the machine!
You do not need a key to replace the ignition switch.
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Replace ignition switch for 1993 buick century?
No, not if it is not defective. If the ignition switch is defective then that is all you need to replace.
Ignition switch 2002 Chrysler sebring. Original key will not turn? Is there a fuse or replace the switch?
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How do remove and replace the ignition switch of a 1983 Oldsmobile Regency?
Remove the ignition switch retaining ring. Pull the ignition switch out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition switch. Reverse the process to install the new ignition switch.
1997 Toyota Camry ignition switch removal
The ignition switch is one unit and you replace the entire thing. Do not confuse the ignition switch with the key lock tumbler. They are two different things.