Necessary preliminary tasks

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If necessary, remove LOCK CYLINDER

NOTE:

Lock cylinder repair kit (part number: 7 001 461) applicable to:
E46, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E85, E86, E90, E91, E92, E93

Sort supplied retainers (1) by stamped numerical sequence (X) in ascending order and number (Y).

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers In Numerical Sequence

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Insert spring (1) into first lock cylinder position (2).

NOTE: Lock cylinder version (2) differs from vehicle to vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring And First Lock Cylinder Position

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Insert retainer (1) with lowest number (X) of first position (Y) in lock cylinder (2) and snap audibly into place.

NOTE: Number of retainers (1) differs from vehicle to vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer And Lock Cylinder

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Insert ignition key (1) into lock cylinder (3) and check whether retainer (2) is flush with housing.

(A) OK
(B) not OK

Fig 4: Checking Retainer Flush

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If retainer (2) is not OK, press retainer (2) out of lock cylinder (3) with a suitable tool (1).

Continue with next number (X) higher of first position (Y) until retainer is OK.

The continue with all the other positions in accordance with the above-mentioned procedure.

Fig 5: Pressing Retainer Out Of Lock Cylinder Using Suitable Tool

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