Steering lock with ignition switch without lock cylinder, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Removing

Steering column, removing → Steering column, removing and installing

Fig 1: Drilling Out Shear Head Bolts

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Drill out shear head bolts

NOTE:

To drill out shear head bolt, steering column must be clamped in a vise.
With steering column installed, mounting bracket will be damaged.

Remove steering lock with ignition switch without lock cylinder.

Installing

Place steering lock with ignition switch without lock cylinder on steering column and install shear head bolts.
Tighten shear head bolts to 20 Nm.

Screw head must be sheared off this torque range

Installation is in reverse order of removal

Install steering column → Steering column, removing and installing .