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Ignition Lock: Service and Repair






Steering Column Switch Module and Electronic Ignition Lock Overview






1 Ignition Key

2 Screw

0.5 Nm

3 Transport Protection

4 Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)

With Airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138) , Steering angle sensor (G85).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527) ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527).

Risk of damaging coil connector.

Coil connector with slip ring is not to be turned following removal.

Connector assignment of Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)=> [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527) Connector Assignment ] [1][2]Diagrams.

5 Mount

With Turn signal switch (E2) , Windshield wiper/washer switch (E22).

On vehicles with cruise control with a Cruise control switch (E45).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Turn Signal, Cruise Control and Windshield Wiper/Washer Intermittent Switches ] Turn Signal, Cruise Control and Windshield Wiper/Washer Intermittent Switches.

6 Steering Column

7 Clamping Ring

8 Screw

6 Nm

9 Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reading Coil (D2)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Induction Coil Of Anti-Theft Immobilizer (D2) ] Induction Coil of Anti-Theft Immobilizer (D2).

10 Mount

For the anti-theft immobilizer reading coil (D2)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reading Coil Mount ] Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reading Coil Mount.

11 Screw

3 Nm

12 Screw

3 Nm