Unlock steering lock - AR46.10-P-0900-01A

The steering lock cannot be unlocked when installed. The steering lock must be damaged beyond repair.

The shift shaft (37f) in the steering lock part must not be twisted out of position "1" shown in the figure, otherwise a built-in lockout (anti-theft protection) is engaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Shaft In Steering Lock Part

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When the steering lock (37) is removed, the lockout device can be released using a suitable drift. To do this, press the drift into the opening (a) and turn the shift shaft in the steering lock part (37) by pressing in and simultaneously turning from position "0" to position "1".

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Lock

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Fig 3: Identifying Steering Lock And Drift

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