Lock cylinder, removing and installing: Removing: All:

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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.

Fig 1: Locating Cutout In Trim

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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-.

Fig 2: Inserting Steel Wire Or Pin Into Hole & Pulling Lock Cylinder Out Of Steering Lock Housing

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