Lock cylinder, removing and installing

CAUTION:

When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .
When removing steering column switches and drilling shear bolts, ensure that no metal shavings enter steering column switches.
Steering lock may be destroyed.
If steering lock is operated without lock cylinder, it locks and must be replaced.

Steering lock must not be operated without lock cylinder.

CAUTION: Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Heed all WARNINGS pertaining to airbag servicing → 69 PASSENGER PROTECTION, AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS

Removing:

Disconnect battery → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .
Remove steering wheel → 69 PASSENGER PROTECTION, AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .
Remove steering column trim → 68 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Remove Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527.

Remove Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring F138.
Remove Steering Angle Sensor G85.

NOTE:

For reasons of clarity, illustration does not show turn signal switch and windshield wiper switch. Switches must not be removed when removing lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing Base Carrier For Steering Column Switches

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Induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer is integrated with lock cylinder and cannot be serviced separately.

Disconnect electrical connection - arrow - at induction coil.

Fig 2: Position Of Key In Lock Cylinder

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Insert ignition key into lock cylinder and turn it to position "Drive".

Position of key in lock cylinder:

1 - Position "Stop"

2 - Position "Drive"

3 - Position "Start"

Fig 3: Releasing Lock Cylinder Securing Lever Using Wire

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NOTE:

For reasons of clarity, the following illustration depicts lock cylinder as removed and without ignition key.

Insert a steel wire (approx. 1.2 mm) into hole - arrow - next to ignition key.
Using steel wire - 2 -, elease - arrow - the securing lever - 3 - of lock cylinder - 1 -.
Pull out lock cylinder - 1 - from steering lock housing.

Fig 4: Releasing Lock Cylinder Securing Lever Using Wire

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Installing:

NOTE:

In the following illustration, ignition key is not depicted for reasons of clarity.

Insert ignition key into lock cylinder - 1 - and turn it into position "Drive".
Using steel wire - 2 -, elease - arrow - the securing lever - 3 - of lock cylinder - 1 -.
Insert lock cylinder - 1 - into steering lock housing.

NOTE:

Electrical connection of induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer must be inserted into guide on steering lock housing.

Pull out steel wire - 2 - from lock cylinder - 1 - and check lock cylinder for secure seating in steering lock housing.
Reconnect electrical connection to induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer.
Install remaining components in reverse order of removal.