6th version of steering lock - BT46.10-P-0005-01A

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Models 140

PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT

No.	Model	Except	LHS RHS	Prod. plant	Vehicle ident. end no. as of	Vehicle ident. end no up to	Production period (DD.MM.YY) as of	Production period (DD.MM.YY) up to
	140			A

Steering lock with modified parking lock connection (37a).

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Lock Connection

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The parking lock connection (37a) can be unhooked/hooked up by pressing in the tab (arrow) and moving it at the same time.

Fig 2: Pressing In Tab And Unhooking Parking Lock Connection

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The parking lock valve is no longer located on the ignition/starter switch (S2/1). The parking lock cable is locked or released by the release strap (37g).

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition/Starter Switch And Release Strap

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