1997 Mercedes Benz C230 ignition cylinder remove and replace

DRE32

MEMBER
1997 MERCEDES BENZ C230
FWD
AUTOMATIC

I broke key inside ignition. I have new ignition cylinder and key, also anti theft ring. How should I removed and put new one in.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 AT 12:53 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,690 POSTS

Hi,

Yep, the Mercedes ignition switches can be difficult to replace, the steering column must be removed first while using a special tool to remove the switch bezel, start with the battery disconnected, I found these diagrams, (this is going to be a job) hope they can help, let me know how it goes :-)

Best, Ken

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