Removal and Replacement

Removing and Installing Steering Lock


REMOVAL
1. Remove cover below instrument panel.
2. Remove instrument cluster.





3. Unscrew escutcheon (36a) from instrument panel using claw-type wrench (020).
4. Remove coil for transponder from lock cylinder. (Vehicles with DAS 2a - as of 6/96)





5. Turn lock cylinder to position "1"





6. Press in locking catch (36f) of connector (S21x1) and pull slide towards the lock cylinder.





7. Detach wire cable (37a) for parking lock on the protective sleeve (36d).





8. Using a locally made U-bolt (010) (for assembling protective sleeve on steering lock) press in locking pins on the steering lock part (37) and remove protective sleeve (36d) with starter switch and lock cylinder.

CAUTION: The shaft (37f) in the steering lock part (37) must not be moved from position "1" otherwise the steering lock is engaged and cannot be disengaged without severely damaging the lock.





9. Unscrew nut and withdraw attachment pins (37m) upwards

NOTE:
- To withdraw the attachment pin, it may be necessary to loosen and carefully lower the jacket tube at the upper fixing bolts.
- With the steering lock installed and engaged: The attachment pins can only be withdrawn from the jacket tube by damaging the steering lock beyond repair.

10. Withdraw steering lock part (37) from the jacket tube.
- With the steering lock removed and engaged: Unlock steering lock.

INSTALLATION
Install in reverse sequence, tighten as follows:
- Upper bolts, jacket tube to body: 20 Nm
- Wire cable, parking lock interlock to steering lock: 5 Nm