Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

IGNITION SWITCH

REMOVAL





1. Remove the lower instrument panel cover.
2. Remove the instrument cluster.
3. Remove the transponder coil from the lock cylinder by removing the top section of the instrument panel.
4. Insert a plastic wedge directly between the ignition switch cover sleeve and the transponder coil. Press the transponder coil off of the ignition switch cover sleeve with a plastic wedge.
5. Disconnect the 2-pin connector for the transponder coil from the SKREEM module.

CAUTION: The steering lock and lock cylinder can only be fitted in lock cylinder position "1". NEVER turn the steering lock when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted.

6. Remove the key cylinder.
7. Disconnect the connector (8) from the warning buzzer contact.
8. Disconnect the connector (1) from the ignition/starter switch.

NOTE: Vehicles with automatic transmission

9. Remove the parking lock interlock cable (7).
10. Release the clamp (9), press in locking pin and pull the steering lock (6) out of the steering column.

NOTE: The ignition switch must not be turned out of position "1" when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted, otherwise the steering lock is locked permanently

11. Remove the ignition switch (2).
12. Remove the washer (3) and parking lock valve (4).
13. Remove the warning buzzer (8) contact and switch.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the warning buzzer contact switch (8).

CAUTION: The steering lock and lock cylinder can only be fitted in lock cylinder position "1". Never turn the steering lock when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted.

2. Install the washer (3) and the parking lock valve (4).

NOTE: The ignition switch must not be turned out of position "1" when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted, otherwise the steering lock is locked permanently.

3. Install the ignition switch (2).
4. Install the clamp (9), press in locking pin to install the steering lock (6) to the steering column.
5. Install the parking lock interlock cable (7).
6. Install the connector from the ignition/starter switch (1).
7. Install the connector from the warning buzzer contact (10).
8. Install the key cylinder.
9. Install the transponder coil.
10. Install the instrument cluster.
11. Install the lower instrument panel cover.