Ignition cylinder remove and replace?

Tiny
DRE32
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  • 1997 MERCEDES BENZ C230
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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

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Tiny
KEN L
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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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Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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Because the answer conflicted with other videos I watched. They say u don’t have to drop steering column to remove lock cylinder tumblers !
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