Still, how do I get the darn thing out?
Anders, there are two fastenings: one is a small screw or bolt which is easy to remove but the other is a special release 'pin' that has to be depressed to get the lock out of the column tube, and you can only press it in when the key is in a special position.
If you check the face of the lock where the key is put in, there are some small arrows on it. There is the first labelled 'St' which is the position where you put the key in and take it out. Then the first detent position labelled 'A' which is the auxiliary electrics position. The next detent position is labelled 'M' which is the ignition position. However, there is another arrow between the 'A' and 'M' positions with no label. This is the special position for removing the lock from the steel tube.
Once the key is in this position AND nowhere else, you can depress the pin that locks the barrel to the tube.
The pin you have to depress is on the side and difficult to describe so I'll try to upload a photo, but I don't think I've ever uploaded a photo here so I'm not sure how and I'll have to try it after I've taken the photo! (I'll send one to your email anyway so if I don't succeed I'm sure you can add it).
Obviously the wiring is attached to the other end of the ignition switch/lock, so you need to disconnect the wiring and if necessary take the electrical pins out of the plug, so you can thread the wiring up through as the lock is pulled out.
Roy