If the key is STUCK, it is said that you wo'nt be able to push that pin in so that you can pull the assembly out. You need to drill the pin out, or at least down to where it will allow you to pull the assembly out.

I got lucky, when the tow truck put the car in my garage, I tried it and the ignition had freed up! I did not drive the car, but took the other one. THEN, next day, took the thing apart and removed the two items and put it back together. So I've never actually had to go thru it, but at least two other guys have called me asking for help. I always have to tell them to just follow the instructions and offer moral support.

I'm trying to remember who went thru this and called me on a Sunday in 2010.... BigKid? It was someone in SC or NC ? ? ? That is who you should ask.