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Steering Column Lock Module: Removal

  1. Remove the underscuttle; refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL .
  2. Remove the steering column lower cowl; refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHROUD .
  3. Remove the steering column upper cowl.
  4. Remove the ignition key.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Key
    G03156793Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Remove the battery cover.
    6. WARNING: WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE BEFORE STARTING WORK, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK-UP POWER SOURCE AND MAY BE INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G03156794Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  7. Remove the air bag module; refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  8. Remove the steering wheel; refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  9. Remove the cassette and cancellation module; refer to STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
  10. Remove the steering column switchgear mounting bracket; refer to STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET .
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness multiplug.
    • Cut the solenoid harness securing strap (1).
    • Disconnect the solenoid wiring harness multiplug (2).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Multiplug
    G03156795Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the solenoid from the lock housing..
    • Use a pin punch to drive out the pin securing the solenoid to the lock housing.
    • Withdraw the solenoid from the lock housing.
    Fig 4: Identifying Solenoid Retaining Pin
    G03156796Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
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