Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement


NOTE: If the lock cylinder/key is notchy or binds, spray lock cylinder with lock cylinder grease. If the complaint cannot be eliminated, replace lock cylinder and the key which has been in constant use. (Lock cylinder grease is available as part number 001 989 26 51 10.)

Removal:





1.1. On vehicles without drive authorization system - using claw-type wrench (020) (Special Tool 210 589 00 70 00), unscrew trim ring (36a) from the instrument panel.





2.1. On vehicles with drive authorization system - remove coil (L11) for transponder from lock cylinder,





3. Push sleeve (011) onto the cap (36b) and turn lock cylinder into position "1" with the key.
4. Unlock and remove lock cylinder by turning the cap (36b) counter clockwise through 90°.

Installation:





5. Spay the outside of the lock cylinder (36) with lock cylinder grease and insert in the covering cap (36b).
6. Push in key (36c) through the cap (36b) as far as the stop in the lock cylinder (36). The tumbler must be drawn in fully.









7. Push lock cylinder (36) into the steering lock. The recesses (arrow) in lock cylinder (36) must align with the recesses in the steering lock (arrow).
8. Turn cap (036b) with sleeve (011) (Special Tool 202 589 00 14 00) approx. 90° clockwise until it locks in position detectably or audibly.
9. Turn key into position "0" and pull out/remove with the sleeve (011).
10.1. On vehicles without drive authorization system - using claw-type wrench (020), screw trim ring (36a) into the instrument panel.
11.1. On vehicles with drive authorization system - press coil (L11) for transponder onto lock cylinder.