Eagle Premier Ignition Lock Removal

Here is a tip on how to remove the ignition from an eagle Premier in the matter of minutes without destroying the lock.

First , pry off the plastic trim ring from the face of the lock. This ring snaps off and on rather easily. With the ring removed, you will be able to see two indentations and a small hole( see Illustration 37) on the outer edge of the lock. Using a 3/32 drill bit, slide the bit into the hole until it stops. The bit is now against the lock retainer and directly in line with the retainer spring.

Drill inward 1/4 . This will drill out the S ring, leaving the retainer intact. Lift the steering wheel up, and tap the face of the lock to dislodge  the retainer. By tilting the wheel up, the retainer will fall out between the trim to the floor of the vehicle. If the retainer does not fall the lock and the trim to pry it down with a piece of wire.

Pull the lock out and cut a key by code, or perform whatever other service is necessary. Repair the retainer with a piece of flat spring stell, making sure it goes all the way through the retainer, but is not so long  that it interferes with the tuning of the plug.

I’ve used this method on five different Premiers. So far, It worked every time.