Spot on Frank, as usual.
Unfortunately events have moved on with my car since I last posted.
Back in December the steering wheel lock rubbing stopped of its own accord.
Unfortunately in January I hadn't put the shrouds back on (what with the freezing weather & me slipping on ice & my arm being in a caste), so wiring & mechanism was visible.
Someone decided to steal the car, the car was recovered next day.
The thief broke the lock mount & the light stalk switch, so I'll have to replace those parts.
Went to scrap yard today to see if they have a Micra to get parts off, mine is an E reg.
They had F/J/K reg ones which have a slightly different lock (has a side push button) & lock mount (2 bolts only) & the stalk switch looks slightly different so not sure if that will fit.
Anyway decided to check how things dismantle, so I know how to do on my car.
As you say, removing 2 column bolts allows the steering column to drop down few inches.
And the 2 shear bolts on the steering lock came out very very easy with a little tap of a centre punch, after that I could turn with hand just pushing with the punch.
My steering lock has 4 bolts. I might be able to reuse the shear bolts if they are easy to get out & in, or just cut a groove in the top or just use normal bolts.
Anyway now I know how to do it, so shouldn't be problem once I get right parts.
