loose shifter- how to remove ignition switch/column cover
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12-09-2006, 03:40 PM
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loose shifter- how to remove ignition switch/column cover
95 F150, 5.8, auto trans, column shifter
the shifter is very loose and i want to remove the column cover to tighten it up. cover fits tightly around the ignition switch and i need to remove the switch (or the outer part) to remove the top of the column cover.
what is the correct way to remove the outside of the switch? it tried prying and twisting, but i dont want to bust it.
my alternative is to slit the cover.
thanks,
james
the shifter is very loose and i want to remove the column cover to tighten it up. cover fits tightly around the ignition switch and i need to remove the switch (or the outer part) to remove the top of the column cover.
what is the correct way to remove the outside of the switch? it tried prying and twisting, but i dont want to bust it.
my alternative is to slit the cover.
thanks,
james
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12-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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12-11-2006, 11:06 AM
Originally Posted by Ophitoxaemia
thanks! got it- a release button. i noticed that extra hole in the bottom of the cover but never imagined it would be anything so sophisticated. most of the stuff on fords you just pry or hammer off 
james
james
On the 98 you have to turn it to the run position then push the release button, before it will slide outa there.