P38A 1996 model, Ignition switch removal

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Yodasaurous

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I need to change the electrical cassette at the base of the ignition switch but have been prevented from achieving this by two fastenings in the lower plastic cover. These fastenings are blanked by a metal bar and I can't work out how to undo them. I've tried changing the rake of the steering column but the clearance is still insufficient. I have a feeling that the solution is simple but I am just not grasping it! Can someone with experience of this problem offer me advice? Similarly, any thoughts on the removal of the electrical cassette would be very welcome.
 
Apologies if I misunderstand the question ref ignition switch, but isn't it covered in the attached extracts from the manual?

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Hi All
Thanks for the responses, I will try and upload a photo so that you clearly see what I am wrestling with. Just to repeat so that the problem is clear,
I can easily remove the rectangular piece of plastic which sits opposite my knees when I am sitting on the seat. However, this exposes a metal stut to which the top of this rectangular piece of plastic is fixed. This strut prevents access to the middle screws in the lower steering column narcelle, no mention of this in the workshop manual, and therefore how do you get these screws out?
Opps, appear to have sent the image twice!
 

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Hi Brianp38dse
Thank you for your info, that's exactly what I was expecting, something simple I just couldn't grasp, and you were gracious enough not to call me a "numpty", thank you for solving my problem.
For all of you who appear to think that France is in the tropics, I can tell you that Brittany, where we live, is freezing today. Very cold and damp but not as bad as the grey North West of England where I spent most of my life. In addition, property is really cheap but you need to speak French to live and survive here.
 
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