How 2 remove ignition assembly from steering column?

The bolts holding it there have no grabby ends.

 

The only ignition cylinder I’ve removed was from a Honda Element. To get those security bolts off you need something like an impact safe screw driver. You need to hammer the hell out of the bolts at an angle on that lower section until the bolts start to spin. Then you can usually get them off my hand.

make sure you use new security screws when you put the new cylinder on unless you want someone to bring their own to take your truck.

 

would cutting a slot using a hacksaw and unscrewing using a flathead also work? i'm guessing they're red loctited as well.

 

That would be my first step, or possibly sting on an impact hex shank and break them loose that way.

 

center punch the the shear bolt and drill it out. A left hand drill bit works best as if it bites, it unscrews the bolt for you. Once you have one loosened the other should unscrew with your finger tips.

 

If you can get a hacksaw in there. A dremel with a metal cutting wheel would be easier.

 

Whats the end goal here? If you're re-keying or changing the cylinder, you don't need to get that apart.

 

paint

 

I venture you can try a bunch of ways but will end up drilling!

Working for the Lock Smith we always just drilled.

 

Are these brass?

 

^^^^awesome….softer metal!

 

I would try this tool
Tons out there, I picked this link bc shows the cutting groves the best

$30 Topec 5-Piece Heavy Duty Bolt Remover Set, 1/2" Drive Impact Extractor Set, Perfect Tool Kit for Removing Stripped, Damaged, Rounded off and Rusted Bolts & Nuts, and Shorter Profile Lug Nuts

https://www.amazon.com/Topec-5-Piec...3046000&mcid=de08146933f634aeb22054573d828d78

tap on affected bolt/fastener
Then turn off with socket/socket wrench extension

 

You need a sharp chisel and hammer, tap backwards and they will loosen up. There's no lock-tite on the threads, usually you can get them turning with your finger once they're loose