Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Ignition Switch

Tools







Technical values







Preliminary work
1. Remove trim panel under dashboard on left.

Removing ignition switch












1. Carefully lift rubber sleeve on the ignition starter switch -arrow A- using a screwdriver, for example, and remove it.
2. Carefully unclip moulding for dashboard -arrow B- with a plastic spatula. Observe the two upper lugs when doing do.







3. Turn union nut using a narrow plastic spatula, for example, or using the special wrench T10152 tool and unscrew the ring from the ignition starter switch.
4. Press ignition switch inwards and remove towards the bottom.







5. Press connector -arrow- and pull off from ignition starter switch.

Installing ignition switch







1. Connect the connector to the ignition starter switch until it engages firmly.







2. Position ignition starter switch in the dashboard. Position union nut, re-adjust switch and tighten union nut using wrench T10152. - Tightening torque: 1 ftlb.







3. Check clips on the moulding for the dashboard for damage and replace if necessary.
4. Position moulding and press onto the dashboard until the clips engage.

Subsequent work
1. Install cover under instrument panel on left.

Information

Emergency operation of the ignition key lock

INFORMATION: In the event of insufficient or non-existent battery positive voltage, the ignition key can be removed using the emergency operation.







1. Push a ball-point pen, for example, into the opening next to the key, turn the ignition key to position 0 and pull out.







2. Key in position 0, press release -arrow- and pull key out.