Lock cylinder, removing and installing: Removing

Remove steering lock housing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, STEERING COLUMN TUBE AND STEERING WHEEL, SERVICING .
Mark steering lock housing for hole at intersection of points -a- and -b-.
- Dimension -a- = 12 mm (15/32 in.)
- Dimension -b- = 10 mm (25/64 in.)
Fig 1: Marking Steering Lock Housing For Hole At Intersection Of Points -a- And -b-
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) diameter hole into steering lock housing at mark until lock cylinder stop spring is visible.
Hole depth: approx. 3 mm (1/8 in.)
Compress stop spring using opposite end of drill and pull out lock cylinder.