95 Sentra ignition switch

1995 NISSAN SENTRA
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DFMARTENS
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Trying to replace my ignition switch on 95 nissan sentra. Have column apart down to actual ignition switch. How do you get switch off since it raps around steering column.
Nov 24, 2010 at 9:02 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Ceenter punch shear bolts and drill out
Nov 24, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remove the four upper and lower shell cover retaining screws, then the shell covers.
Disconnect electrical connectors from switch.
Remove switch retaining screw from steering lock, Fig. 1.
Remove switch.
Reverse procedure to install.

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Nov 24, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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