service manual instructions for ignition lock removal

[lsupcar]

I broke the key off in the ignition lock and might need to remove the lock cylinder to get it out. I have seen the write-ups on this site on how to remove the lock, but as I have the service manuals, I thought I would see how the factory advises how to remove it. The problem is, I can not find anywhere in the multiple volumes any information on the ignition lock or its removal. Does anyone know where the information is located?
Thanks.
Bill

[sowise]

Wow that is pretty interesting I didn't see anything on the steering column or the steering system itself in the manual.

[redlightningsvx]

You have to remove the plastic shroud around the ignition, then you have to remove the to safty bolts holding the ignition in which no socket or screwdriver will take it out(luckily when I did mine the bolts were loose and I replaced them with some allen head bolts), then I would take the ignition to a locksmith and have them remove and make a new key.

[lsupcar]

Well, I got lucky in that a locksmith was able to fish out the key without removing the lock. Thanks for your comments. I can still not find instructions for lock removal in the manual, and I can only imagine that the details of the lock removal were omitted for security reasons.
Bill

[ensteele]

I had a locksmith look at mine and gave me a quote to replace the lock tumbler. They know how to get them out!

[lhopp77]

Originally Posted by ensteele

I had a locksmith look at mine and gave me a quote to replace the lock tumbler. They know how to get them out!

As I recall, after you get the switch out all you have to do is depress the little brass colored pin and the cylinder comes out. Actually I guess you could do it while the switch assembly is in the car IF you can see the brass pin.

Lee