Thanks to all who helped - I made a tool from an old coat hanger, tapered
the ends as suggested and it slid in exactly like it's supposed to. Then I
tugged a little on the key and the tumbler assy. and the black "skirt" came
out together! Just like ya'll said it would!
It took a few tries to get the new one in place - basically the tumbler
assy. slid into place and I rotated the "skirt" until it went into place
also. Turned the key back to 0 and Pulled the tool out. Pulled the key out
& tried it a few times. Works like a new car!
BTW, I left the tool in place the whole time - wasn't sure if I was
supposed to remove it once the tumbler came out but I left it in.
;-)
Thx agn
LarryT
91 300D
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Frederick
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:30 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Yes, the tumbler has a single lock, and so does the cover, that's why
there are two holes.
Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins, otherwise they
just stop when you hit the spring(s) and do not release the locks.
The only thing holding the parts in place are the two locking
springs, so once you have them correctlty depressed, it comes right out.
Peter
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