Re: Ignition lock cylinder replacement ?

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> Basically, you have to demount the upper
> section of the steering column from the car (which involves drilling out the
> head of the shear bolt with an 8.5mm drill) 

I did this replacement procedure when I had to replace my upper steering
column after my car was stolen/recovered.  It actually easier to get up
in there with a Dremel (or similar tool) with a cutting wheel and cut a
slot in the top of the bolt.  At that point, take a large flathead
screwdriver and the bolt will come right out like a screw.

> You'll need a new shear bolt, obviously.

If removed in the above fashion, it can be put back into place just
fine.  I do recommend the use of red compound Loctite to keep it from
backing out.  BTDT  Having a tilt wheel when it wasn't designed into the
car isn't fun!

HTH!

Gary

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Gary G. Erickson            Member #82 NW Audi Quattro Club
Business Solution Integrators, Inc.
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