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2002 DS knee bolster removal ignition switch

 

Got to replace the wonky ignition switch and am now at the bolster removal. So far got the cowls removed and also the side panel- after punching out pins. I've removed the nuts along the bolsters bottom which loosed it there but the top is still tight. I need help from this point to remove the bolster. Looks like bolts on both ends may need to be removed but any help or instructions from you is appreciated. Thanks all.
Spencer
02 mVWK
 

On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 06:31 PM, Spencer Allen wrote:
Got to replace the wonky ignition switch and am now at the bolster removal.
There's a file that shows how to do that here on the group, /g/eurovanupdate/files/IgnitionSwitch.pdf? It's only for the electrical part of the switch, not the mechanical.?
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Duane
05HD Rialta
220K Miles
 

Thanks Duane. Those are two good files that cover the switch replacement. At the bolster removal one just says to remove it with no info on how and the other says to remove some 13mm bolts. I'm trying to determine if the bolster has a frame attached which is then mounted to brackets on each end using those 13mm bolts. I don't want to just start removing nuts & bolts w/o knowing what they hold together.

On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 6:47 PM Duane <txpigeon@...> wrote:
On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 06:31 PM, Spencer Allen wrote:
Got to replace the wonky ignition switch and am now at the bolster removal.
There's a file that shows how to do that here on the group, /g/eurovanupdate/files/IgnitionSwitch.pdf? It's only for the electrical part of the switch, not the mechanical.?
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Duane
05HD Rialta
220K Miles

 

On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 08:47 PM, Spencer Allen wrote:
the other says to remove some 13mm bolts.
That's all it takes.? I originally made that file.? The 'secret' is to remove the cover on the end to see 2 of the bolts.? The 3rd is under the bolster on the back side.
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Duane
05HD Rialta
220K Miles
Phil
 

Spencer
As always, Duane¡¯s photos and info are a true great resource and hidden key - the third bolt (right back inside) takes serious contortions to get to keeping in mind it goes into the bolster from the upper right, much easier felt than seen, as I recall and is the only major 13mm bolt in that area.??Once you¡¯ve done it once, (it¡¯s easy once you know the secrets, you will do it again whenever you need to get to the upper fuses or relays (I realize that¡¯s not what you need now)- far far safer than ¡°dropping down the fuse/relay 1000 wire and connector rats nest assembly¡± (what were they thinking?). Once the bolted is out of the way it¡¯s comparatively easy to replace the ignition switch.
Happy Trails
Phil B 2003 EV WE 324 kmi?
 

Thanks Duane & Phil. I'm doing my back stretching exercise in order to get back in there. So the 13mm NUTS I took off the bottom of the bolster didn't have to be removed? Guess I'll find out.

On Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 6:43 AM Phil <apothecarymortar@...> wrote:

Spencer
As always, Duane¡¯s photos and info are a true great resource and hidden key - the third bolt (right back inside) takes serious contortions to get to keeping in mind it goes into the bolster from the upper right, much easier felt than seen, as I recall and is the only major 13mm bolt in that area.??Once you¡¯ve done it once, (it¡¯s easy once you know the secrets, you will do it again whenever you need to get to the upper fuses or relays (I realize that¡¯s not what you need now)- far far safer than ¡°dropping down the fuse/relay 1000 wire and connector rats nest assembly¡± (what were they thinking?). Once the bolted is out of the way it¡¯s comparatively easy to replace the ignition switch.
Happy Trails
Phil B 2003 EV WE 324 kmi?
 

On Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 08:47 AM, Spencer Allen wrote:
So the 13mm NUTS I took off the bottom of the bolster didn't have to be removed?
No, they just hold the front and rear halves of the bolster together.
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Duane
05HD Rialta
220K Miles

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