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How to remove 89 buick century ignition switch

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Hi iribosa. Here is the step-by-step instructions:

1. disconnect neg- battery cable,

2. then remove lower interior covers 7mm screws or 9/32.

3. locate cable for shift indictor remove with small pick.

4. locate two 15mm bolts faces upward remove them .steering column will lower.

5. next you will remove dimmer switch. apply small piece of tape to actuator rod then remove 1 mount 5/16 bolt 13/8 nut set aside or leave hang by the wires.

6. disconnect wiring to ignition switch, then remove remaining bolts.with key in lock position remove switch from rod this actuator rod is for ignition switch.


to install the new ignition switch work from 6 back to 1. Joe


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