removing instrument cluster to get at ignition switch

[dghii]

Originally Posted by 022520

Hey JFP, you must be some mechanic. Ive removed the cluster a cpl of times and it takes about 10-20 minutes max. Two torx screws and a few wire harness disconnects.

So to replace the ignition switch in a max of 10 minutes is amazing!!!!According to all Ive read on this forum it's an agonizing, tedious job needing small tools and a lot of contorting. That's been my unsuccessful experience also. Your post was not helpful.

Dont'cha love guys who use forums to belittle people for no good reason I guess to make themselves feel better.

Uhmm, removing the cluster will not help one bit in getting your ignition switch out.

Going through the drivers side AC vent makes this a 20 minute job. Mind you, the first time you tackle this job, it does seem a lot harder than it really is. Take your vent back out and have at it again.

You need a very short jewelers screw driver. If your ignition switch is original, the screws will have a little bit of paint on them that makes them a bit harder to remove.

I loosen one screw through the vent and the other looking up from under the dash.

Don't overthink this...it really is a small job that just appears daunting.

[022520]

hey guys thanks for the input but.....

my original post indicated that I had tried the stand on your head approach. I'm 6'1'' 220 and 65 yrs old with two artificial knees. Former football player with shoulders to match. Getting at it from the bottom isn't happening. My next option is to take it to my mechanic.

I didn't think J's original post was helpful at all unless he was offering to come to the house and do it for me. Maybe he didn't read my original post closely enough so based on your say so's I'll cut him some slack.

[p3230]

Originally Posted by 022520

hey guys thanks for the input but.....

my original post indicated that I had tried the stand on your head approach. I'm 6'1'' 220 and 65 yrs old with two artificial knees. Former football player with shoulders to match. Getting at it from the bottom isn't happening. My next option is to take it to my mechanic.

I didn't think J's original post was helpful at all unless he was offering to come to the house and do it for me. Maybe he didn't read my original post closely enough so based on your say so's I'll cut him some slack.

I agree with you 100%

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by 022520

hey guys thanks for the input but.....

my original post indicated that I had tried the stand on your head approach. I'm 6'1'' 220 and 65 yrs old with two artificial knees. Former football player with shoulders to match. Getting at it from the bottom isn't happening. My next option is to take it to my mechanic.

I didn't think J's original post was helpful at all unless he was offering to come to the house and do it for me. Maybe he didn't read my original post closely enough so based on your say so's I'll cut him some slack.

No grandkids or neighbourhood kids ? I'm 6' and 220 and was close to giving up having a super small screwdriver is the key.

Drive it up here and I'll do it for ya haha might be a little far