Steering column lock
1. Replacing the lock requires disassembly of the steering column. This work requires special tools, so it is best to do it at a specialized service station.
Lock cylinder
Withdrawal
2. Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A). Insert the ignition key and unlock the steering column.
3. Loosen the central screw of the steering column top trim retainer and remove it together with the plastic insert. Squeeze the edges of the top of the steering column trim (pic. 19.3) and remove the cover.
4. Push inside the central pins of the two clamps of the lower trim of the steering column and remove the trim (pic. 19.4).
5. Disconnect the wiring connector, then using two screwdrivers carefully remove the transponder ring from the top side of the ignition switch (pic. 19.5).
6. Press the latch and disconnect the lock cable (if it is installed) from the ignition switch (pic. 19.6).
7. Turn the ignition key to position (I), then insert an appropriately sized rod into the hole in the lock cylinder. Press the cylinder stop and remove the cylinder (pic. 19.7, a, b).
Installation
8. Install the cylinder as in step 7, then push it into place until it clicks into place.
Ignition switch contact block
9. Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A).
10. Loosen the central screw of the steering column top trim retainer and remove it together with the plastic insert. Squeeze the edges of the top of the steering column trim (see fig. 19.3) and remove the cover.
11. Push inside the central pins of the two retainers of the lower trim of the steering column and remove the trim (see fig. 19.4).
12. Disconnect the wiring connector from the switch, then remove the two headless screws and remove the contact block from the lock (pic. 19.12).
Installation
13. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following remarks.
- A) Before installing headless screws, apply some varnish to them.
- b) Before installing the steering column trim, connect the battery and check the operation of the ignition switch.