Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Removing
Steering wheel and airbag module removed.
Upper and lower steering column trim removed.
Following work sequence affects only vehicle with ESP
- Remove steering angle sensor -G85-.
The continuation of the work sequence is valid for all vehicles
- Remove bolt for steering column switch and take off steering column switch.
1. Hex key (commercial type)
- Remove plastic cover over shear bolts.
- Drill out shear bolts or shear off using a suitable chisel -1-.
The ignition key removal lock cable must be additionally unhooked on vehicles with an automatic transmission
Removing and installing ignition switch / lock cylinder
Installing
- Reconnect connector for ignition starter switch.
- Attach ignition key removal lock cable only with automatic transmissions, if necessary.
- Install new shear bolts.
- Tighten shear head bolts until head shears off.
Following work sequence affects only vehicle with ESP
- Install steering angle sensor -G85-.
The continuation of the work sequence is valid for all vehicles
Further installation in reverse order.