First, let's make sure I understand your question. I have assumed that you are talking about the 3rd picture in post #10 of this thread, which shows the ignition switch assembly still attached to the steering lock in the car and labeled in red letters "Spring-loaded pins hold switch onto steering lock" with two red arrows pointing at the pins that have to be pushed in to release the switch from the steering lock.

If that's what you're talking about, I have no further suggestions. I don't recall any problems getting the switch to release except the pins were hard to push simultaneously and had to be pushed in farther than I expected. Once pushed sufficiently, however, the switch came out with no further trouble [except for the transmission shifter lock cable].

If you're talking about something else, let's start over.

Jeremy

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