Can I remove the ignition barrel from this column?

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My steering column is all complete with the ignition barrel etc, however I do not require the column housing or column switch gear, ignition etc, how can I remove this switch unit to leave me with just the shaft and mounting bracket?

I just want to fit the aftermarket steering wheel and intend to use the bikes switch gear not the fiesta switch gear.

It seems to be pressed on, I can't see that its bolted in place.

Surely somebody else has done this?

I hope

Cheers

Nick

This is my second post for this, I have posted in the tech section, but it will get more views in here maybe?

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Think I know now how to do it, will see tonight :-)

[Scott]

Nick, Im not sure as i havent seen a Fiesta Column, but grinder should do it,
But i know for MSVA you do need a good anti theft device, we had a ignition key but no steering lock, and he wanted to see another device to stop it being nicked, so we had to fit battery isolator switch,,,

Scott

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I will fit a battery isolator defo and I will probably fit a quick release steering boss, if just for the test,

I think I can remove it all, will try tonight, I have seen something on Google today that has given me an idea.

:-)

[vtR1k]

You can remove everything you want! Just be careful with the airbag...

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I've removed the ignition unit, but due to it having the bearing keeping it central, I will now angle grind the bulk if the housing down and refit a cylinder shaped ignition tube.