Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Electronic Ignition Switch D9

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Ignition Lock Removal Pliers (VAS6339)






The following components are integrated in the electronic ignition switch (depending on equipment):

• Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reading Module (D1)

• Push Button Illumination (L76)

• Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid (N376) (vehicles with automatic transmission only)

• Coding, basic setting or adaptation is not necessary if Electronic Ignition Switch is replaced.

Removing

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and move the ignition key or start button into the 0 position (preliminary engaged position).

• Danger of the airbag deploying!

• The airbag could deploy if the unit is mishandled.

• Follow all Safety Precautions when working on an airbag.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the trim on the driver side.

- Push the cover - 3 - for the panel - 1 - down to access the panel retainers - 1 -.






- Press catches of panel - 1 - outward using (VAS 6339) through the recesses - 2 - on both sides.






- Remove trim.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.






- Unlock the retainers - arrow - on both sides and remove the electronic ignition switch - 2 - from the driver side trim- 1 - in - direction of arrow -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

• Make sure the electronic ignition switch locks securely inside the trim on the driver side.