Tool Time! Removing the Ignition Switch

Okay my electrical portion of the igntion switch has to be replaced. The knee level AC unit is removed and I am lying on a pillow draped over the pedals observing the incredibly tight fit on the top most screw that retains the switch portion. Man is that a tight spot to get to. I cannot even tell if the retaining screws(2)are phillips head or straight!! Anyone experience this R&R on their back yet? And if so can you lend some info. on the proper tool to use or best procedure. There has been improvement in my "recessive gene" in mechanics! Oh, those 911's... thanks.

BR
'73T

Hi BR,
On our car (I've talked to my mechanic since your last question), he has removed the whole unit altogether. It involves drilling out the 2 safety bolts, but that is quite easy. Then you can pull the thing down and remove the electrical portion. It will save you A LOT of aggravation, and a sore neck.
BTW, the mechanical spring we were talking about is not a part of the electrical portion, but under it when you remove it. I hope you're sure that the switch is at fault before you buy a new one. The screws are straight type on our car ('83 Turbo)
Hope it helps, George

George....
I took a good look under the dash and I noted that a nut holds the mechanical arm portion ontothe column. It too is a beast to get to. I went otday to my favorite ace hardware, brough the new switch in for dimension and got set up with a flex joint and variable length srew drivers and 1/4" rachet. The bottom screw look easy; its the top one that will be tough. Nevertheless, my mechanic wanted 3 hours for the job!! It looks like its only 20 minutes if you hit it right. My mechanic advised me that the spring is located in the old switch I am replacing. Looking forward to the challenge.
Appreciate the response.

BR (had to change my reg. name)
'73T