Remove the complete ignition switch from the dash?

First disconnect the battery.
Then remove wires from the 3 terminals on back of switch.
Finally loosen (don't need to remove) the two screws holding switch to dash from back side, turn a little one way or the other and remove the switch. These screws are usually clutch head.

No key needed except possibly some early models, perhaps 1947, with a little tail hanging down on the front of the ignition switch cylinder, allows using switch without key. This tail can make it difficult to remove the entire switch depending on which position it is in, or may need removing cylinder with key then switch.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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