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

Removal







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

- Remove the steering wheel according to the method in VADIS.
- Remove the upper cover for the steering column. Use long Torx TX 15 tool
- Remove 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.
- Remove the lever for the windshield wipers.
- Disconnect one of the connectors. Leave the lever hanging from the other connector.
- Remove the contact reel.
- Remove the holder for the steering lock lighting.

Removing the lock







WARNING: Use protective goggles.

- Center punch the screwheads.
- 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)

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.
- 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.

NOTE: Do not forget to connect the disassembled connector.

CAUTION:
- Ensure that the boot for the windshield wiper lever is in place.
- Ensure that no wiring is trapped when the steering column covers are installed.

- Install the holder for the steering lock lighting. Use a new bulb.
- Install the contact reel.
- Install the lever for the windshield wipers.
- Install the lever for the turn signal lamps.
- Install the lower cover for the steering column. Use a Torx TX 25 tool.
- Install the upper cover for the steering column. Use a long Torx TX 15 tool
- Install 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.