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Old 11-23-2013, 05:49 PM
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85 300d. One of the kids MBs keys just spin in the ignition so I remove the ignition and key assembly from the steering wheel thinking the worst part of the job is over but NOOOOOOO! I cant free the ignition harness plug from the rear of the switch. I have done this job before and don't remember having this problem. The assembly is dangling by the harness plug and will not pull out of the back of the switch housing...... Anyone?
Break off the three screw EAR TABS.

The switch will separate from the mechanical column lock, then you can rotate it with a screw driver.

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