How to Replace your ignition switch (all year and model Vanagons)

How-to Replace the ignition switch on a Vanagon:

I sell the ignition switch for the Vanagon here.

Here is how to remove and replace the switch.

1. Unscrew the two retaining screws for the bottom steering column cover and remove it.
2. Pop the cover off of the center of the steering wheel unplugging the two horn wires.
3. Undo the nut that holds the steering wheel on (a large one- 24mm?).
4. Mark the steering wheel in the center with a paint mark or score mark and remove it. You are marking it so you can put it back in the exact same orientation. The steering wheel can come off without a puller tool. Just give it a small pull with your hands and it will come right off.
5. Reach around the column and unplug the plugs for the ignition switch and the wiper, blinker switch, etc.
6. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to “on” position.
7. Undo the allen bolt that holds the ignition switch housing to the column.
8. Undo the three slotted screws that hold the blinker/wiper arms to the assembly and remove the arm assembly.
9. There is a plastic spacer on the center steering shaft. Pry that up towards you with a flat head screw driver until you can remove it (just pulls off but it can be a little tight).
10. Pull the ignition switch housing off of the steering column.
11. Ignition switch will become accessible now with a small Philips head screw driver from the rear.
12. Reinstallation is reverse of removal ?

Have fun.
If anyone has anything to add please email me.
Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com
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