Removal & Installation
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove airbag unit. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- Remove Lock (2) must engage in hooks (1) on both sides. Lock (2) must engage in hooks (1) on both sides. See 32 33 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel .
- Remove steering column trims. See 32 31 004 Removing And Installing / Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Column Trim.
- Remove ring antenna. See 61 35 900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RING ANTENNA OF ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER .
Insert ignition key into lock cylinder in such a way that release opening (arrow) remains accessible.
Turn ignition key to "R" position.
Insert special tool 32 3 110 into release opening (arrow) until end cap (1) is released.
Slide end cap (1) to ignition key and remove with special tool 32 3 110.
Pull out lock cylinder with end cap (1) and ignition key, turn ignition key forward and back if necessary.
Installation:
Insert lock cylinder with end cap (1) and ignition key into steering column.
Align end cap (1) by way of opening to steering column and press into place.
Turn ignition key to "zero" position and remove.