I've got a new ignition switch to install as my old one has worn so I can't feel the clicks for the different positions. I've consulted the workschop manual to see how to remove the trim to the right hand side of the steering column but it doesn't seem to have that bit included. I can see several screws that need to be removed but my question is do I need to remove the steering column surround trim (the two halves) and therefore the steering wheel to allow me to remove the trim to expose the ignition switch?
I ought to be able to remember this from when I changed my dashboard. But I can't [&:]
I know I followed the instructions on www.clarks-garage.com and also the Pelican Parts website and posted it all in here. I'll see if I can find it in 'search'
I've looked on Clarke's against "Ignition Switch replacement" and it shows the procedure for the square dash models and I hope to hell that it is a more simple job on an oval dash model! I've never used the Pelican website before so i'll give it a whirl. Cheers.
I've just re-read the Clarks procedure and the steering column trim and switch assembly is the last peice to remove before pulling out the entire dash. Reading it I am sure you can do it as a stand alone procedure once the steering wheel is off, but I'm not positive and my memory is too shady.
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Remove the steering column trim and switch assembly as follows:
Remove the three Phillips head screws for the turn signal trim and remove the trim piece.
Remove the rubber trim piece which surrounds the ignition switch. Slide a small flat tip screwdriver under the edge of the trim and pry gently to dislodge it from the opening.
Remove the two Phillips head screws for the ignition switch trim, remove the trim piece, and disconnect the wires.
Remove the headlight knob by pulling it gently straight away from the dash.
To the left of the fog light switch there is an oblong plastic cover with a small notch in one of the short sides (usually the top) of the cover. Insert a small flat tip screwdriver into the notch and gently pry on the cover to remove it from the trim piece.
Behind this cover, remove the two Phillips head screws.
With the driver's door open, remove the triangular shaped trim piece on the side of the dash (1 Phillips head screw).
Under the triangular shaped trim piece, you'll find two Phillips head screws which hold the dash trim piece. Remove those screws.
Remove the two Phillips head screws that hold the vent and remove the vent.
Remove the trim piece screw just to the left of the steering column and one on the bottom of the dash.
Remove the nut that holds the headlight switch in the dash and slide the headlight switch out of the back of trim piece (reach behind the dash).
You should now remove the trim piece to the left of the steering column. As you remove the trim, disconnect the wires from the fog light switch.
Remove the switch assembly from the steering column. The assembly is held in place by a collar bolted to the steering column. Remove the bolt and collar and slide the switch assembly off of the column. Disconnect the switch assembly plug as you slide it off of the column.
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