1972 Chevy Nova IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL

Disconnect battery, put key in ignition and turn counter clockwise to accessories. Use a paper clip and stick it in the small hole on the key cylinder and push it in. While pushing it in turn the key a little more counterclockwise. {about a 1/8 of a turn. Then the key cylinder will come out. remove the housing around the steering column, remove the screw holding the ignition switch and then remove.