How do you disassemble an ignition switch for a 1966 Chevrolet truck?

Answer 1

First step in removing the ignition switch is to disconnect the battery . Next, remove the key cylinder by inserting a wire, or paper clip into the small hole located about the 2 o'clock position of the key. There is a special tool made for this , but i have used a small hard wire (paper clip) with no problems. Try putting the key in, look at the shiny key cover, and insert the wire into it, pushing in, and then turn the key counter-clockwise, just a bit, and remove the wire, the ignition cylinder should pop out. You can now remove the bezel, and the ignition switch can be removed from the back side of the dash panel.

The bezel on the back side has one flat side on it. This piece simply pulls off of the ignition switch. Next, you can remove the wire plug from the switch, by pushing in on the two tabs with a flat tip screwdriver, or a like tool. It will expose the 7 prongs on the ignition switch. I am not a mechanic, but i am very mechanically inclined, and learn alot from trial and error, so far my lessons have been successful. Good luck!

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Answer 2

Notice the small hole next to the key hole on the face of the lock, insert the key and turn it to the accessory position. Using a small pin (paper clip will work) insert the pin into the small hole and continue to turn the key counterclockwise. The key turn for you and allow you to pull the lock and key out of the switch. Now you can turn the bezel off to remove the switch out of the dash board.