Removal and Replacement
Replacing the steering wheel lock and lock cylinder
Special tools:
998 5447 SCREW EXTRACTOR SET 6-12 MM 998 5447 Screw Extractor Set 6-12 mm
Preparations
Disconnect the battery lead. See Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead Battery Disconnecting.
Lower the steering wheel to its lowest position.
Remove the lower steering column cover.
Removing the lock cylinder
Turn the ignition key to position 1.
Press the lug for the lock cylinder down using a 2 mm drift.
Remove the steering wheel lock.
Installing the lock cylinder
Insert the ignition key in the new lock.
Turn the ignition key to position 1.
Press the lug down using a drift. Press the cylinder into the ignition switch.
Check the function.
Removing the steering wheel lock
Note! The steering column must be removed to replace the steering wheel lock. See Steering column, replacing Removal and Replacement. Position the steering column in a bench vice.
Drill a hole in both bolts.
Remove the security bolts. Use special tool 998 5447 SCREW EXTRACTOR SET 6-12 MM 998 5447 Screw Extractor Set 6-12 mm or carefully tap the bolts out.
Installing the steering wheel lock
Install the steering wheel lock and bearing in the steering column.
Tighten the two new break pins until the steering wheel lock is correctly positioned.
Install the cylinder according to Installing the lock cylinder.
Check the function.
Tighten the pins until the heads break off.
Install the steering column according to Steering column, replacing Removal and Replacement.
Install the battery lead.
Caution! Always connect the battery lead according to Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead Battery Disconnecting.