I ordered and got my new tumbler and key for my 95 E300D. The internet
mercedes shop I was dealing with could not supply a matching key and tumbler
to the car. I was amazed when I found out the local Mercedes dealership
charged the same price for the tumbler and key, and I didn't even have to
pay shipping. I ordered it on Monday and picked it up today. I got installed
when I got home tonight.
The steps I went through to complete the key/tumbler change, which was made
more difficult because I couldn't get the key back to the removal position.
1) Remove the the headlight control knob, should be just a straight pull of
the knob
2) Removed the plastic trim that hides the screws that hold the lower dash
cover below the steering column
3) I removed the instrument cluster to access the ( 2 ) screws that hold the
steering column
4) You may need to disconnect the wires from the steering itself
5) I tried to remove the steering column, but couldn't figure that out ( I
have an electric advance-retract column )
6) Since the tumbler is in the off position, the push pin, see attached
photo, can not be depressed to release the steering lock assembly from the
steering column.
7) Remove the screw that clamps the steering lock to the steering column.
8) Then grind the release pin down until can removed the steering lock
assembly, you may need to towels and rags to protect the car interior
9) I next removed the ( 2 ) screws that attach steering column to the dash
structure, this is done so that you can remove the steering lock assembly
from the column
10) Rotate the column clockwise until you have the room to pull and remove
the steering lock assembly from the column
11) With the steering lock out, you can grind through the steel protective
sleeve to gain access to the hole to release tumbler from the steering lock.
You need to make ( 2 ) cuts 180 degrees apart, I actually had to make
a third cut, to remove the sleeve
NOTE: Be very careful how deep you go, if you go too deep you may make the
steering lock housing unusable
12) At this point you can assemble the steering lock assembly back into the
steering column try to center the push pin with the hole in the steering
column and tighten the
clamp screw
13) You now can reattach the steering column to the dash and put the
instrument cluster back
14) If you have the new tumbler and protective sleeve these can be installed
now, make sure the ignition switch is in the run position and with the steel
protective sleeve over the tumbler and key installed in tumbler, orient the
key to match the position of the ignition and slide the assembly into the
steering lock and push until the sleeve locks in place. Take this part
carefully, as I didn't get it in the correct position and had to remove it
and realigned things and try again.
15) reinstall dash covers and plastic and you should be good to go!
-----Original Message-----
From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:36 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Meade Dillon
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: New Ignition Switch Issue 95 E300D
Bob, explain this again? How did you get up to the point that you could
use the abrasive cut-off wheel? I think you said that you removed the
entire steering column?
I'm going to have a similar fight with the "95 124 Cabriolet, keys are
missing and the ignition tumbler / lock assembly looks like it has been
broken free of the steering column in a failed attempt to steal the car. I
have the steering column from Wilton's '87 300D, plan is to install that
with a new tumbler matched to the VIN so one key opens doors and trunk as
well as operates the ignition.
Thanks,
Max
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Max
Charleston SC
On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 10:22 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Abrasive cutting wheel cut right through no problem. Was very careful with
the depth and only have several small cuts into the steering lock housing
that will be hidden under the new protector sleeve. Tomorrow I will be
putting most everything back together, as I have order new sleeve and
tumbler set and they mount from the front and slide in place. I tried to
use the tumbler from my 190 until the new ones come in, but after install,
it would not turn to the off position to release the key.
Regards,
Bob Massmann
1995 E300D 448,000 miles
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