Ingnition lock cylinder
07-16-2007, 02:51 PM
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Ingnition lock cylinder
I have a 1975 with tilt & Telescope colomn and need to change the lock cylinder and cant seem to get it out there is no set screw and no hole for a paper clip like most GMs I have worked on. What to do? any help would be great 
07-16-2007, 03:07 PM
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There is a slit for a release blade under the turn signal switch assembly. Remove the steering wheel, retainer plate and the turn signal switch. You can then insert a feeler gauge into the slit and release the lock cylinder. Jim Shea here on the Forum can give you the step-by-step if you need it. Also, the procedure is well outlined in the Service Manual.
07-16-2007, 03:54 PM
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They can be a real PITA to get out - but they will.
Also, if this is the first time that the cylinder is being removed, then there's some "flashing" that covers the slit and you have to break through it (IIRC, Jim Shea's paper also mentions this).
Good luck!
Also, if this is the first time that the cylinder is being removed, then there's some "flashing" that covers the slit and you have to break through it (IIRC, Jim Shea's paper also mentions this).
Good luck!
07-19-2007, 02:35 PM
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For detailed instructions on removing and replacing the lock cylinder go to: www.corvettefaq.com
click on: Jim Shea's Steering Articles
click on: Corvette Steering Papers
scroll down to either the Standard Steering Column or to the Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column sections
Removing and replacing the lock cylinder is in the Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 and the Disassembly & Repair Pic #1 or the respective steering column type.
Jim
click on: Jim Shea's Steering Articles
click on: Corvette Steering Papers
scroll down to either the Standard Steering Column or to the Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column sections
Removing and replacing the lock cylinder is in the Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 and the Disassembly & Repair Pic #1 or the respective steering column type.
Jim
