Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering lock housing, removing and installing
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, Refer to Starting and Charging, Ignition Lock, Service and Repair.

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.