[Vwdiesel] Ignition removal, 1978 Rabbit

[Chuck Carnohan]

Dennis,
Pull the steering wheel, pull the nylon sleeve from the steering column
(big channel locks work & don't put this sleeve back on too far or your
steering wheel will rub on the plastic beauty covers), remove the
direction and wiper switches, remove the plastic beauty surround pieces.
Take a allen wrench to the ignition switch bolt (bottom side of the
steering assembly)- pry the switch assembly open a bit and remove the
entire switch apparatus. Once at this juncture you will note a very
small phillips screw that holds the actual switch in place. Replace only
the switch and you can continue to use the original key! Careful to use
a diesel switch as gassers are different and won't work! If you need a
switch, let me know- I'm sure I have an extra about. While you have all
this stuff apart, clean up the direction and wiper switches- lube w/
silicon spray or silicon grease. Force a bit of good lube into the
steering column bearing. Careful when removing the electrical
connections- there are little shoulders on the connector plugs you can
push on with a screwdriver, don't pry them apart! You might have to
loosen some of the dashboard components to get the plastic beauty covers
off without tearing them up. Take your time and be patient or you will
F.U. something!


Chuck Carnohan

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
On Behalf Of Dennis Ferguson
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:46 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Ignition removal, 1978 Rabbit

Ok gurus of the Rabbit, I have a 1978 which needs the ignition replaced.
What kind of magic must I possess to remove the ignition switch? Thanks,
Dennis Ferguson
       
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