Removal and Replacement

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 adjustment lever
- Raise the steering wheel to the uppermost position.

Removal

Remove:




- the steering wheel. See Replacing the steering column / steering shaft / seal / bearing / lower steering shaft joint Replacing the Steering Column / Steering Shaft / Seal / Bearing / Lower Steering Shaft Joint
- 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 cable harness during work.

Remove:
- the lever for the turn signal lamps.
Allow the lever to hang from the cable harness
- the lever for the windshield wipers.
Disconnect one of the connectors. Leave the lever hanging from the other connector
- the slip ring
- the holder for the steering lock lighting.

Removing the lock




Warning! Use protective goggles.

- Pre-drill the screw heads (1) for the mounting. Use a 3 mm drill bit (A)
- Drill out the screw heads (1). Use a 8 mm drill bit (B)
- Remove the lock.

Installation

Installing a new steering wheel lock




- Position the new steering wheel lock
- Install new security screws (1).

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
- the slip ring
- 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 long Torx TX 15 tool
- the steering wheel. See Replacing the steering column / steering shaft / seal / bearing / lower steering shaft joint Replacing the Steering Column / Steering Shaft / Seal / Bearing / Lower Steering Shaft Joint.

Final adjustments
- Adjust the steering wheel setting
- Fold up the adjustment lever
- Connect the battery negative lead
- Program the radio if applicable.