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

[urq]

Thanks again Cobram!  That picture on AW was very helpful ... oh that we had 
a place to post pix on AF!

In my case I'm pretty sure the problem is in the lock module ... the key 
still works to engage the column lock.  I want to remove the key cylinder 
from the lock that is there and plug it into the new module I have.  It 
seems like all I should need to do is to find the screw that holds the lock 
module to the column and it should come right off.  As I noted in the other 
response, I'm thinking I might just go ahead and go by the book ... pulling 
the wheel and column switches isn't that big a deal ... if only I could get 
the glovebox out!  I'm thinking a clear mind and a small mirror will tell me 
what soret of drive I need to get the glovebox out ...

Cheers!
Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
>
> 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
>