If key doesn't turn on how can the ignition switch be removed??

Asked by rocknroy Mar 14, 2014 at 02:56 PM about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Remove the whole steering column. Where the black plug attaches to the ignition switch you'll see 3 little humps, hacksaw through these and pull the unit apart. Insert a flat blade screw driver into the newly visible slot and turn until the black plug can be pulled free. Oh, before you start you MUST disconnect the battery or the car will start when you turn the screw driver, not good....

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