[V8] Glovebox Removal? (Ignition switch & heater core R&R)

[urq]

Can someone please give me a quick run down on how you get the blasted glove 
box out on a V8?  Actually, what I'm trying to do is to replace the ignition 
switch module, and I'm stuck at the step where it has you remove the 
glovebox to remove the Titanium stiffening bar ... if someone knows how to 
get at the switch without this work I'd appreciate hearing that as well.  I 
can see where the switch attaches to the steering column ... it seems like 
with the right tools I should be able to get the switch out without having 
to take everything apart.  Has anyone had success with getting the ignition 
module out without taking everything apart?

I'm also taking this opportunity to replace the heater core (and blower 
motor) ... I've done this on a couple 5000s but never a V8.  I know on the 
5000 that you need to detach the footwell ducts, but the instructions in the 
V8 service manual don't tell you to do this.

When I posted earlier it was suggested that a standard T44 ignition switch 
module might work on a 5-speed V8 ... well, I now know that this is not the 
case ... and I had to wait for one to be FedEx'ed from Germany.  $150 for 
the privilege ... but at least they didn't charge me extra for the priority 
shipping.

TIA!
Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)