Lock cylinder, removing and installing

CAUTION:

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.

When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in this article. Refer to Battery, disconnecting and reconnecting .

WARNING:

Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Refer to 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

NOTE:

On vehicles with anti-theft immobilizer, the reader coil is attached to lock cylinder and cannot be replaced separately.
Lock cylinder must be replaced if reader coil malfunctions. Refer to Reader coil, replacing .

Removing

Remove steering column switches. Refer to Steering column switches, removing and installing .
Where applicable, disconnect electrical connection at reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Shift selector lever to "P".

Fig 1: Turn Ignition Key To "Ignition On" Position

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Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position -arrow-.
Lift interlock lever -1- slightly and pull interlock cable -2- out of ignition lock housing.

All models:

NOTE: Spare key is required for removal of lock cylinder as the following operations can only be performed with an ignition key with a flat grip, i.e. no light and no remote control.

Fig 2: Aligning Recess In Trim

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Turn spare key to "ignition ON" position, thus aligning recess in trim -arrow- with hole in ignition lock.

NOTE: Illustration shows correct lock position without ignition key.

Fig 3: Identifying Steel Wire In Hole, Lock Cylinder And Reader Coil Out Of Steering Lock Housing

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Insert steel wire or pin ( Ø approx. 1.5 mm) as far as it will go into hole -1- and in doing so pull lock cylinder -2- with reader coil out of steering lock housing -3-.

CAUTION:

Do not lock steering without lock cylinder in place. Steering lock will become blocked and require replacement.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Insert spare key in lock cylinder and turn to "Ignition on" position.

Fig 4: Identifying Steel Wire In Hole, Lock Cylinder And Reader Coil Out Of Steering Lock Housing

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Insert steel wire/pin -1- in hole on end face as far as it will go.
Insert lock cylinder -2- with reader coil in steering lock housing -3-.
Then pull out steel wire and firmly press in lock cylinder until catch is heard to engage.
Where applicable, reconnect electrical connection at immobilizer reader coil.