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1. Before proceeding with the installation of the starter protection relay, the entire MECHANICAL portion of the steering lock (lock cylinder, steering lock assembly) must be replaced along with the "electrical" ignition switch. The starter must be replaced if damaged. Unless the vehicle is an E36, no further repairs are required. E36 vehicles produced before 6/94 should have the following additional repairs:

2. Disconnect the vehicle battery. Remove the interior trim under the steering column and remove the knee bolster.





3. Unhook the splice box above the speaker. There is a small locking tab on the top left side of the splice box. To remove, pry back locking tab with a small flat-blade screwdriver or cotter pin hook, while pushing the splice box up.