1999 Acura cl ignition switch removal

Hi I’m trying to replace my ignition switch on my 1999 Acura cl and I’m having trouble getting to the little screw in the back side of the switch. I dropped the steering column and too the tilt adjuster lever off and there still seems to be a bracket that is welded on the column that is right in the way and can’t get a screw driver to it to change the switch. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated