I am attempting to replace the ignition switch in my 1982 240D.

My repair manual tells me to insert a small screw driver (or wire) into the cutout with the ignition switch in the I position.

I have been trying to remove this thing for the better part of an hour . . . it appeared to be straight forward but I cannot get anything to move.

My manual is not very clear . . . insert small screw driver then unscrew the cap . . . what the heck is the "cap"? The black piece surround the silver "tumbler" area?

Everything else had gone pretty smoothly . . . cluster came out, no sweat, but I am absolutely stumped right now.

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1982 240
460,000 miles total
140,000 on Rebuild