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Removal & Installation

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CAUTION: On vehicles with freewheel lock cylinder up to 10/95, twist lock cylinder back through 12°.
  1. Remove lower section of steering column trim on cars with ring antenna. Using special tool (61 3 300), press ring antenna off locking cylinder.
  2. With ignition key, use workshop key for better accessibility, turn lock cylinder to "R" position (radio, windshield wiper, fan).
  3. Push special tool (32 3 110) into hole of lock cylinder and swivel handle forward by approximately 90°. Remove lock cylinder.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure.