10 Ignition switch and lock cylinder
10.1 Removing and installing steering lock
housing
Caution
Disconnecting and connecting the battery as described in the
Workshop Manual ⇒ page 29 .
Note
To remove steering lock housing it is necessary to remove the
steering column switch base first.
Caution
♦ The steering lock could be destroyed.
♦ If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it will
block and must be renewed.
♦ The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylin‐
der.
Removing:
– Disconnect the battery ⇒ page 29 .
– Remove basic brace for steering column switch ⇒ page 226
10.2 Removing and installing lock cylinder
Caution
♦ Disconnecting and connecting the battery as described in
the Workshop Manual ⇒ page 29 .
♦ The steering lock could be destroyed.
♦ If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it will
block and must be renewed.
♦ The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylin‐
der.
Removing:
– Disconnect the battery ⇒ page 29 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 69 ; Airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel .
– Remove steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. Gr. 68 ; Compartments, covers and trim; Removing and
installing steering column switch trim .
– Remove steering column electronics control unit -J527-
⇒ page 221 .
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
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