Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

Removing
- Remove steering column switch:
- Check whether the electrical harness connector at induction coil is disconnected.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Place selector lever in position "P".







- Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position -arrow-.
- Then lift locking bracket -1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- from ignition lock housing.

All:

NOTE: The spare key is necessary for removing the lock cylinder, because the following sequence can only be performed using an ignition key with flat key grip, i.e. without illumination and without remote control.







- Turn replacement key to "Ignition ON" position, this lines up the cutout in the trim -arrow-with the hole in ignition lock.

NOTE: The illustration shows the correct lock position without the ignition key.







- Insert steel wire or pin (approx. 1.5 mm diameter) into hole -1- up to stop while pulling lock cylinder -2- with induction coil out of steering lock housing -3-.

NOTE: Always observe specifications for replacing induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer if lock cylinder must be replaced.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Insert spare key into lock cylinder and turn to position "ignition on".







- Re-insert steel wire or pin -1- into the hole in front of lock up to stop.
- Slide lock cylinder -2- with induction coil into steering lock housing -3-.
- Then pull out wire and press in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly.
- Install steering column switch:
- Connect electrical harness connector at induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer when installing steering column switch.