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To remove the igniton lock, remove the steering wheel and turn signal switch housing. From there you will be able to see the lock which holds the ignition lock into place. slide a screwdriver into the slot and apply pressure. The igntion lock can then be pulled out.

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Most GM veicles of that vintage are similar. Disconnect one of the battery terminals. Remove the horn button from the center of the steering wheel. It may be the type that pulls off or it may be the type that comes off with 2 screws on the back of the steering wheel. Pull the dust cover (if any) then remove the large nut in the center of the steering wheel. Note the orientation of the wheel so that you can get it back in the same place. The next step will require a steering wheel puller. They are relatively inexpensive, but you can also borrow one from many auto parts retailers. Use the puller to remove the steering wheel, then you should have access to the ignition switch mounting screws(s). Pull the screws and the ignition lock cylinder should come out easily.

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Keep track of all the screws that you take out.

0) Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

1) Remove the steering wheel and disconnect the horn ground wire.

2) Remove the crush can nut.

3) Use a steering wheel puller (pep boys sells one for ~$15) to remove crush can.

4) Remove the screw in the center of the turn signal switch to remove the turns signal lever

5) Remove the three screws from the retainer than holds the turn signal/emergency flasher switch assembly.

6) Feed some wire slack up the steering column to allow the switch assembly to be slipped over the steering column shaft.

7) Remove the ignition switch illumination assembly (now would be a good time to replace that bulb)

8) Remove the screws that hold this part of the steering column housing.

9) It would be best it you had another well or damper puller with the right bolts and spacing. However, as an alternative, you can carefully use two or three screwdrivers to separate this housing. It doesn't need to come completely off. Slide it up the steering shaft as far as the switch assembly harness will allow.

10) Remove the steering column lock plate.

11) At this point you should be able to see the ignition tumbler. With the replacement tumbler in hand, orient the switch so you can see where the retainer clip is located.

12) Using a dental probe or angled metal scribe, you should be able to depress the spring loaded retainer clip which will allow you to remove the ignition tumbler.

Reverse the order to reassemble.

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Ignition switch is located above brake pedal on column. It has long flat electrical connector to it. If by ignition switch you mean the key tumbler: Remove steering wheel. Remove lock plate. Remove Turn signal switch. Remove screw retaining ignition. There should be a code stamped on the ignition. If the ignition is still good a locksmith can cut the key from the code. Might be cheaper to slap a new one if you have already got that far though.

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