removing ignition barrel ( is it possible with out the key)

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pzcamper
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removing ignition barrel ( is it possible with out the key)

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i need to take my ignition barrel to my not so-local car locksmith

so far i have taken off all the plastic around steering colum

removed the steering wheel, removed all the wiper arms and wires

i have removed the last bolt that holds metal which is attached to the barrel


why and how can i remove it from here ?

any help would be good thanks paul
( please forgive me im a real bad SPELLer! )

i owe a 1980 air cooled 2litre hi top camper
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Post by andysimpson »

It won't come any further without breaking. Remove the upper colum complete with lock and take to locksmith its only 4 bolts and a few wires. 2 of the bolts are shear bolts but can be undone easily.

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thanks for your help

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its off
( please forgive me im a real bad SPELLer! )

i owe a 1980 air cooled 2litre hi top camper
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