32 32 050 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Steering-Lock Cylinder

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Special tools required:

32 3 110

Remove ring antenna.

With ignition key (use workshop key), move lock cylinder to "R" position = radio, windshield wiper, blower.

Fig 1: Moving Lock Cylinder To R Position

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Press special tool 32 3 110 into bore of lock cylinder and tilt handle forwards through approx. 90°. Remove lock cylinder.

Fig 2: Removing Lock Cylinder

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