Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing

Removing
- Remove steering column switch.







- Disconnect harness connector for induction coil -4-.

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







- Switch ignition key in position -B- to "Ignition ON".
- 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.


- Insert spare key into ignition lock and turn to position "Ignition ON", this will reveal the opening/hole in front of the lock next to the ignition key slot.







- Insert steel wire or pin (approx. 1.5 mm dia.) -1-, as illustrated up to stop while pulling lock cylinder with induction coil out of steering column housing -2- in direction of arrow.


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 ignition key into steering column housing.
- Then pull out wire and press in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly.
- Connect electrical harness connector at induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer.