Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering wheel lock, replacing

Removing steering wheel lock

Preparation
- Pull down the steering wheel adjustment lever and pull up the steering wheel to the uppermost position.

Removing the steering column covers
Combined instrument panel surround Combined Instrument Panel Surround.

Removing the steering wheel lock unit




- Remove the connectors
- Press in the snap fastener and remove the steering wheel lock unit.

Remove the ignition switch interlock cable (only automatic gearbox)





Applies to cars with automatic gearbox:
- Remove the mechanical cable for the ignition switch interlock
- Move the ignition key to position I
- Press up the lock facing and pull out the cable.

Removing the steering wheel lock




- Drill out the security screws holding the steering wheel lock
- Remove the steering wheel lock.

Installing steering wheel lock

Installing the steering wheel lock




- Insert the ignition key in the new steering wheel lock
- Check that the key is in position I. Check that the locking lug on the steering wheel lock is down
- Install the new steering wheel lock against the cap on the steering column
- Install the new security screws
- Tighten the security screws until the screw heads break off.

Install the cable for the ignition switch interlock (only automatic gearbox)





Applies to cars with automatic gearbox:
- Move the gear selector lever to position P
- Move the ignition key to position I
- Press the mechanical cable into the ignition switch and feel to see that it is correctly secured
- Remove the ignition key and check that the gear selector lever is blocked in P position.

Installing the steering wheel lock unit




- Remove ignition key.

Install
- the connectors
- the steering lock module.

Installing the steering column covers
Combined instrument panel surround Combined Instrument Panel Surround.

Finishing
- Adjust the steering wheel setting and lock the steering wheel adjustment lever.

Ordering software / keys

Note! To add key, the key and the software must be ordered. To erase key, only the software needs to be ordered.

Order a key and/or software according to 8633525.

Note! When key and/or software is available, programming/erasing can be performed.

The function must be checked if a new key has been added.
Check in VIDA vehicle communication that no diagnostic trouble codes have been stored during the work.

Carry out a function test
- Test start the engine.