What is the special tool needed thats mentioned in the repair manuals to replace the ignition lock cylinder?

Tiny
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  • 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE
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I recently took my car to one of the popular care repair chains to have this work done. After an hour and a half, the mechanic said he could not complete the job because he did'nt have a special "hexed head" tool to remove the "hexed" screws in the steering column. What is this tool(name, size, etc)for this repair?
Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 10:07 PM

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Tiny
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LOCK CYLINDER
Removal
Remove turn signal switch as previously described. Turn lock cylinder to "ON" position. Remove key warning buzzer switch and lock cylinder attaching screw. Remove lock cylinder.
Fig. 2: Lock Cylinder Mechanism (Except "L" & "W" Bodies)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Installation
Turn lock cylinder to "STOP" position. Align lock cylinder in housing and install retaining screw. Turn lock cylinder to "ON" position. Install key warning buzzer switch. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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@Razmataz. He had the lock cylinder. What he didn't have was a tool to remove some hexed bolts that needed to be removed before putting it in. What is the name of this tool?
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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Hex wrench
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 10:42 PM
Tiny
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@Razmataz. Found it. T30 Torx wrench for the 3 torx retaining bolts Thanks !
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 10:52 PM

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