32 32 050 Removing and installing/replacing steering lock cylinder

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Special tools required:

32 3 110 RELEASING TOOL

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ring antenna

If necessary, unlock interlock through bore (1).

With ignition lock key, turn lock cylinder to required position "R" = radio, windscreen wipers, etc.

Press special tool 32 3 110 into locking cylinder hole and remove locking cylinder.

Fig 1: Bore And Special Tool (32 3 110)

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NOTE: Use special tool 32 3 110 to disengage lock (1). If necessary, special tool 32 3 110 must be turned in bore.

Fig 2: Disengaging Lock

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