Q45 Ignition Switch Removal and Replacement

[PopPop]

Can steering wheel Ignition switch be removed and replaced! If so send me in the right direction on how too! Is there a step by step available for Q's? I have done Ignitions in other makes and models before but, Q's are different a lot of times on certain things.

[maxnix]

There is a post on the dash, and I think one on the ignition switch also.

Did you search?

[Q451990]

Very straight forward process. Remove cladding... there's a u-shaped bracket on the bottom of the column that holds the top half in place. The only question you'll have is how to remove the screws. They are shear-head security screws, so you have to drill them out. If you want to re-use it some security torx or cap head alen screws could work...

Heath

[elwesso]

The guys at T3 recommend getting your dremel out and cutting a notch in them to take them out with a screwdriver.

[Q451990]

I seem to remember them being recessed into the holes, but I could be wrong. The metal was fairly soft and easy to drill out, and the break-away heads leave a nice dimple to seat the drill bit...

Guess it's a personal preference thing.

Heath

[PopPop]

I appreciate all the information fellas!

[3rd Q]

Pop,Just did it on my parts car. Drilled a small hole in head of bolt and used a screw extractor bit - came out very easily. I'm sure the other ideas will work as well.

Paul