How to remove ignition barrel with no key?

[zero 1162]

Hi guys I'm replacing the steering column on my e46 daily as the old one is damaged.

I've swapped everything over from my old one so far except for the ignition barrel.

I managed to get my good ignition barrel out using my key and a bit of wire.

But I cant get the barrel out of the replacement steering column as there is no key for it.

 

How to remove ignition barrel with no key?

It doesnt matter if it gets damaged, as the barrel is being replaced with my existing one anyway.

 

Can anyone advise? 

[B.M.W Ltd 950]

Swap over the lock housings

[BM WORLD 1283]

as above

or drill it out carefully , bit by bit without damaging the housing 

[zero 1162]

8 hours ago, BM WORLD said:

as above

or drill it out carefully , bit by bit without damaging the housing 

What size drill bit do you recommend?

[zero 1162]

I managed to drill it out and install my ignition barrel.

Thanks for the help guys.

I couldnt swap the housings over as the housing was damaged