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Steering/Ignition Lock

Ignition steering lock replacement

Notes on assembly

Removing

1. Disconnect the battery.






2. Remove the steering wheel. Loosen the cover panel on the left hand side of the switchboard.






3. Loosen the cover panel from the steering column switch and remove the cover for the fastening screws in the switch panel.






4. Undo the fastening screws for the switch panel and remove. Separate the plug connection.






5. Remove the knobs from the control switch. Loosen the control switch panel carefully with a spatula.






6. Undo the fastening screws for the control switch and the steering lock cover.






7. Remove the steering column switch.






8. Separate the plug connection for the ignition starter switch. Drill out the breakaway screws in the steering column housing and remove the housing.

Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder, Service and Repair for procedure to remove the lock cylinder from the housing. Service and Repair

Installation

1. Adjust the steering-lock housing, the spigot for the steering-wheel lock must engage easily. Tighten the breakaway screws but do not break off.

2. Adjust the steering column switch and mount the steering wheel briefly. There should be 2 - 4 mm play between the steering column switch and the steering wheel.

3. Once a functional and visual inspection has been carried out on all relevant components, break off the breakaway screws.

4. Install panels and covers.

5. Center the steering in the middle position with Special Tool 9116 and mount the steering wheel ('ubricating the hub with Molykote A), with the spokes horizontal.