Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
CAUTION:
- If necessary, fold in the ignition key to remove the lock cylinder.
- The right lock position is shown without the ignition key to provide a better illustration.
-- Turn the ignition key to the ignition "on" position. While doing so, the cut-out in the trim -arrow- aligns with the hole in the ignition lock.
-- Fold the ignition key as far as it possible.
-- Push the Locking Pin (3 pc.):T40011 or a suitable welding wire (if necessary) all the way into the hole -2-.
-- Remove the lock cylinder -1- from the steering lock housing.
CAUTION:
Risk of steering lock seizing.
- Steering lock must not be operated without a lock cylinder.
CAUTION:
- A jammed steering lock must be replaced.
- The reader coil is integrated in the lock cylinder and cannot be replaced separately.
- If the reader coil is faulty, the entire lock cylinder must be replaced.
- The vehicle-specific lock number along with the VIN is needed to order a new lock cylinder through the distribution center or importer.
-- Release and disconnect the connector from the reader coil.