IDENTIFICATION
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Note. For Mercedes-Benz model, chassis and engine identification, see MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL IDENTIFICATION .
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
- Steering lock mechanism is designed to prevent ignition key from being removed when parking lock is not engaged. When parking lock is not engaged and brake pedal is not operated, locking pawl rides on outer edge of detent plate. (Scheme 1) Shift and locking valve are held in position in front of blocking cam against force of pressure spring from control cables. Ignition switch CAN NOT be turned to "0" position and key CAN NOT be removed.
- To remove ignition key, move selector lever to "P" position and operate brake pedal. Force of tension spring pulls locking pawl under stop of detent plate and pressure spring pushes shift and locking valve off blocking cam enabling blocking cam to turn. (Scheme 2) Ignition switch can now turn to "0" position and key can be removed.
See also:
• MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL IDENTIFICATION