Ignition switch, steering column lock

[fastivaca]

Hello all,

What's the easiest way to remove the steering column lock on a Festiva, preferably without power tools

I've got the steering wheel off along with all the covers and the wiper/headlight switch. I'm going to be heading to Pick n Pull to get a set of locks, there's a couple of Festiva's there right now with keys in them.

Thanks in advance.

[kzbill]

What look like rivets holding the strap to the column on the Ignition switch, are bolts without heads if I remember correctly. I was able to get a good visegrip on them and turn them like bolts.

[kzbill]

or grab the whole column

[festivaWES]

I think i got a pair of vice grips when i changed one out also.