Procedures

Replacing the Steering Wheel Lock

Preparations

Battery

- Make a note of the radio code if an anti-theft radio is installed.

- Switch off the ignition.

- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

The Steering Column






- Fold down the steering wheel adjuster lever.

- Raise the steering wheel to the uppermost position.

Removal






Remove:

Warning! The battery must be disconnected when the SRS steering wheel module is removed or installed.

- the steering wheel according to the method in VADIS.

- the upper cover for the steering column. Use long Torx TX 15 tool.

- the lower cover for the steering column. Use a Torx TX 25 tool.

Caution! Be careful not to damage the contact reel and wiring harness during work.






Remove:

- the turn signal stalk.

Allow the stalk to hang from the wiring harness.

- the lever for the windshield wipers.

Disconnect one of the connectors. Leave the lever hanging from the other connector.

- contact reel.

- the holder for the steering lock lighting.

Removing the lock






Warning! Use protective goggles.

Center punch the screw heads.

- Pre-drill the screw heads (1) for the mounting. Use an 3 mm drill bit (A).

- Drill out the screw heads (1). Use an 8 mm drill bit (B).

Note! To easier remove the screws, it is helpful to use left handed (reverse) drill bits to unscrew the screws. Cobalt drills are recommended.

Remove:

- Connector for ignition lock.

- Wire for steering wheel lock.

- Remove the lock.

Installation






Installing a new steering wheel lock

- Position the new steering wheel lock.

- Install new security screws (1).

- Install connector for ignition lock.

- Install cable for steering wheel lock.

- Verify steering wheel lock function.

Install:

- Note! Do not forget to connect the disassembled connector.

- Caution! Ensure that the boot for the windshield wiper lever is in place.

- Caution! Ensure that no wiring is trapped when the steering column covers are installed.

- the holder for the steering lock lighting. Use a new bulb.

- contact reel.

- the lever for the windshield wipers.

- the lever for the turn signal lamps.

- the lower cover for the steering column. Use a Torx TX 25 tool.

- the upper cover for the steering column. Use a long Torx TX 15 tool.

- the steering wheel. Tighten to 40 ft.lb.

Install the airbag module. Tighten to 10 ft.lb.

Final adjustments

- Adjust the steering wheel setting.

- Fold up the adjustment lever.

- Connect the battery negative lead.

- Program the radio if applicable.