80q Ignition Lock Cylinder R & R

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Hey Al,
 
I just worked on my lock cylinder today.
 
It's actually not a big deal.  
 
Remove Steering wheel, Instrument cluster and combination switches.   Remove 
ignition switch from the back of  cylinder lock housing.  Undo  the tamper 
proof torx screw holding the lock housing.  Remove the two bolts  holding the 
steering column (just behind the Instrument cluster) that will give  you enough 
play to get the housing out.
 
Then you can do your drilling and get the lock cylinder out of the  housing.  
Pop a new one in, and away you go.
 
My lock cylinder started working properly as soon as I got it out --  had to 
be something gummed up with the steering wheel lockout mechanism -- so I  just 
put everything back together and can now start and stop my engine using a  
key like a normal human being.  How refreshing.
 
Good luck with your wife, your car and the Sugar Bowl!
 
-- Tom

Tom,
Something I saw in the Bentley today may  help you, if it becomes necessary. 
Removing the steering shaft. There are two  bolt/nuts down where the shaft 
goes through the firewall. These may be removed  and the shaft lowered from the 
dash. Keep the key in the unlocked position so  you can turn the shaft as 
necessary.
Hope it helps. I have to wait a while to  do mine. My wife is having surgery 
on Monday, to remove a cancerous growth in  her colon and I need the car to 
transport her to and from the hosp. Normally  we take advantage of the bus here 
on Oahu, but the hospital won't let her ride  the bus to come home.
 
Good luck on your project.
 
Al



 



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