Replacing Ignition tumbler... help?
#1
Replacing Ignition tumbler... help?
Okay so I just got my new set of locks on friday. (car was stolen with spare key in glove box...ftl)
I am going to do it with a friend of mine but it seems to be a little more complicated than I originally thought. I read about these shear head screws they use and you need a special tool to remove them. Also, I guess I have to buy more of these special screws to re-install the new tumbler.
Does anybody have any experience with this that can help me out or point me in the right direction, as far as the tool I need and where I could pick up shear head screws??
I am going to do it with a friend of mine but it seems to be a little more complicated than I originally thought. I read about these shear head screws they use and you need a special tool to remove them. Also, I guess I have to buy more of these special screws to re-install the new tumbler.
Does anybody have any experience with this that can help me out or point me in the right direction, as far as the tool I need and where I could pick up shear head screws??
#2
You are correct, I had a spare steering column, and I was going to remove the ignition switch but I couldn't figure it out. According to the FSM the screws have to be broken to be removed. Not sure how it is done though.
#3
When reinstalling the lock, you do not have to use these special screws. Look what good they did you in the first place! They are designed to keep a thief from removing the lock assembly from the steering column. Just get some replacements at the hardware store and be done.
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