Ignition Switch: Removal

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Ignition Switch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR

2 - IGNITION SWITCH

3 - WASHER

4 - PARKING LOCK VALVE

5 - CAM

6 - STEERING LOCK

7 - PARK/BRAKE INTERLOCK CABLE

8 - BUZZER

9 - RELEASE CLAMP

Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL) .
Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL) .
Remove the transponder coil from the lock cylinder by removing the top section of the instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL) .
Insert a plastic wedge directly between the ignition switch cover sleeve and the transponder coil. Press the transponder coil off of the ignition switch cover sleeve with a plastic wedge.
Disconnect the 2-pin connector for the transponder coil from the SKREEM module.
CAUTION: The steering lock and lock cylinder can only be fitted in lock cylinder position "1". NEVER turn the steering lock when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted.
Remove the key cylinder. (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/IGNITION SWITCH - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the connector (8) from the warning buzzer contact.
Disconnect the connector (1) from the ignition/starter switch.
NOTE: Vehicles with automatic transmission
Remove the parking lock interlock cable (7).
Release the clamp (9), press in locking pin and pull the steering lock (6) out of the steering column.
NOTE: The ignition switch must not be turned out of position "1" when the ignition/starter switch is not fitted, otherwise the steering lock is locked permanently
Remove the ignition switch (2).
Remove the washer (3) and parking lock valve (4).
Remove the warning buzzer (8) contact and switch.