WIS shows the procedure to remove the assembly without having to remove most of the dash, mostly just the knee bolster under the steering wheel. The pitfalls appear to be with the steering wheel locking mechanism, should it lock up with the ignition removed, I don't know if it can be returned to the open (moving) position without using explosives.

Removing the dash at this stage is not an option. Compounding the problem is that if the ignition switch uses a 14 pin connector I can just replace the ignition switch proper (P/N 140 460 09 04). However, if it has the older 12 pin connector, it will need to have the steering lock completely replaced....very confusing. Now add to the confusion the connector change over.....It keeps getting worse.....

I wonder how long the battery will last with the key in the "1" position.

Ron

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1995 E320 -171k-km
1995 S420 -333k-km