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

[cobram at juno.com]

"urq" <urq at pacbell.net> writes:

> 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?

Yes (in my best Meatloaf voice) STOP right there, before you go any
further!

All you need to do is remove the dashpad, cluster and kick panel. (IIRC) 
It's pretty easy once you see it, a mirror helps.  Are you sure it's just
the ignition switch, and not the lock itself?  A broken tab on the back
of the ignition lock (where it goes into the electric switch) seems to be
a common failure mode.

Here is my write up on it.

http://audifans.com/pipermail/v8/2004-October/003743.html

If you do need to change the mechanical part, do the collar cutting,
several listers have verified that it does work on the car.

http://audifans.com/pipermail/v8/2006-July/011137.html
 
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