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The knob you pull out is attached to the switch. To get the switch out, you will have to remove the panel underneath the dash, and some of the HVAC ductwork that runs underneath. Disconnect the battery. On the back of the switch, under the dash, there will be a little button you will have to push in to get the switch's shaft & knob to release from the switch. After that is done, you will be able to pull off the trim going around the face of the dash. It should just snap on. Then there will be a nut holding the switch to the dash. Remove the nut, the switch will come out the back, and then you can unplug it. Replace in reverse of these directions, only leave the swith shaft/knob for last. It will just push back into the new switch.

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First, I'm guessing you are referring to the ignition lock cylinder w/key. The ignition switch is plugged into the back of the cylinder lock. I just removed the cylinder lock from a '92, so this should be the same. Pull the steering wheel with adapter legs (KD3510) so you can access the release through the hole just below & to the right of the shaft (about 4 o'clock). The bottom plastic cover around the steering column needs to come off too. Put the key in & turn to position II, so that the release will depress. I used a small pick. Also, remove both the ignition switch & the cable behind the cylinder. To remove the ignition switch, back out the two set screws & pull off. Gently pry out the cylinder lock by twisting the blade of a screwdriver between the casting & the switch.

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15y ago

Pull type switch? At the side of the switch behind dash area there should be a silver button. Depress this button while pulling on knob - entire shaft should pull out of switch Unscrew front bezel and switch shoud be able to be removed from under dash area Ford suggests replacing harness also

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9y ago

You can remove your 1997 Pontiac Bonneville ignition switch by removing the retaining ring at the top of the ignition switch. The ignition switch will slide out.

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Can’t find retaining ring

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12y ago

i have a 2003 Pontiac grand am, no start, does not even turn over. could it be the ignition switch?

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Remove the Dash.

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PLEASE REMOVE IT I WORKED HARD FOR THE MONEY TO BUY THIS CAR T-T

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