Steering Lock Housing, 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 steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connector from the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil -D2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Shear Bolts, Steering Column Switch Base Carrier And Steering Lock Housing

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CAUTION:

If the shear bolts -1- cannot be removed using the 7/16 Inch Extractor:BET714 , use an angled drill and an 8.5 mm diameter bit to drill it out.

-- Remove the shear bolts -1- using the 7/16 Inch Extractor:BET714 .

-- Remove the steering lock housing -3- with base carrier for the steering column combination switch -2-.

-- Remove the steering lock housing from the steering column combination switch base carrier.

To replace the steering lock housing, the ignition/starter switch and lock cylinder must be removed.

-- Remove the ignition/starter switch. Refer to IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .