Replacing the ignition switch (lock) cylinder

You will need: a flat-blade screwdriver, a 2 mm pin.

1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.



2. Remove the top..



3.... and the lower part of the casing of the steering column (see «Removal and installation of casings of a steering column»).



4. Remove paddle shifters (see «Replacing paddle shifters»).




5. Press the latch..



6.... and disconnect the wiring harness block from the slip ring terminals.



7. Turn out the screw of fastening of a contact ring …



8.... and remove the contact ring.

Attention! To prevent damage to the airbag contact ring during removal, secure the contact ring in the middle position against turning, for example, by taping it with masking tape.

9. Disconnect the block of wires from the antenna unit of the immobilizer..



10.... press the antenna unit retainer with a screwdriver..



11.... and remove the immobilizer antenna unit.

Note. For clarity, further operations are shown on the removed steering column.

12. Insert the key into the switch and turn it to the «I».



13. Insert the pin into the hole located in the lower part of the switch body, press the latch..



14.... and remove the lock cylinder from the body.

15. Install the switch cylinder (castle) ignition and all previously removed parts in reverse order.