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Originally Posted by elav
It was a couple of years ago - but I removed the entire assembly from the car (electrical switch module and mechanical lock cylinder). It was more work but not difficult and made it easy to replace the electrical switch module.
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Removing the lock cylinder requires far more disassembly than just replacing the electrical switch, because the mechanical cylinder assembly interfaces with the steering column. I felt it was too invasive, since the problem was only the switch. On the other hand, I removed the side vent, hoping (in vain) to get better access, so I have no claim on consistency.
If the residue of red stuff on the set screws was not Loctite (available in red, blue; and green), whatever it was seemed to lock them just as securely as Loctite.