I need to replace my ignition switch but I took off the plastic covers and looked at the bracket and I cant see any normal bolts or allen heads holding it on. What is the trick Thanks Toby

 

I think there is a rivet holding it on that you need to drill out, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

They may be, but iy looked like threads of some sort but with out a head. I was veiwing a junk yard donor before I dig into mine. Thanks Toby

 

yeah those screws have "break away" heads..if you have a dremel tool you could make a little groove on there so a small flathead screwdriver would fit..

you could also get some kind of extractor

 

Ignition switch, is just a clip.

Are you talking about the ignition switch, or the key tumbler ?

 

I want the entire switch It appears to be held onto the coloume by a u clamp with 2 bolts with out heads

 

Thats the whole switch, only held on my two screws. The thing it connects to is the key tumbler ( lock body ), not an ignition switch.

 

you want the silver thing hanging or the white thing..? Im pretty sure you mean the silver thing where the key goes,,and not the white thing where the thieves go.

 

Then I want the lock body. Mine is worn and getting hard to turn. So I can undo the switch part from the rear and replace just the lock body correct? What holds the lock body in place coming off the colume?

 

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Rivets, like the others posted. Drill them out, and take all heavy objects off your key ring for the future.

 

Mr speaker was that car jacked or is it a junk yard car

 

well its the daughters and you know women and key chains ! ! However in the future there will be a weight limit imposed Thanks for the help Toby

 

sadly it was jacked.

 

Damn thats nasty, Thats one thing I dont have to deal with being a country hick!!
Did I mention I love being a country hick if for no other reason then the fact that I dont want to have to deal with that kind of life. Thanks for your kind help sir

 

sharp chisel and a hammer get the headless bolts right out

 

have done this like 5 times all you need is a hammer and a screw driver hold a screw diver in an angle and tap the side of those breakouts it takes like 5 min to do each one and when you are ready to put it back on you can use bolts like the ones used to bolt down the front seats
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those bolt are not on very tight

 

thats pretty good,,better then i can do

 

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This is the preferred way of doin it its actually how Honda shows you how to do it in the bulletin on the honda accords on their ignition switch recall