It's been a while, but I think I had to drill out a special bolt.
Then after all that I discovered I could have removed the switch portion
separately without doing as much disassembly.
I don't have a manual here, but that's what you need.
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Rex Burkheimer
WM Automotive
Fort Worth TX

cjsharp wrote:
> I am trying to replace the ignition switch on my '87 Jetta. I have
> already taken the steering wheel, switch cluster, and I managed to get
> the lock cylinder out as well. Now, I am supposed to remove the
> retaining screw for the switch to remove it. However, this screw seems
> to be in the housing that holds the lock cylinder and switch to the
> steering column. I thought that I may need to remove that housing, but
> I am unsuccessful in doing so...Would someone PLEASE give me some
> insight on how to replace the ignition switch????
>
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