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How to remove the steering wheel lock on a Citroen or Peugeot car

Model: Citroen Citroen Various
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we are shown how to remove the steering wheel lock from a Citroen or Peugeot car. We need to remove the plastic cover located at the bottom of the steering column, which is held in place by two screws. Then we need to remove the transponder, which is the black part surrounding the lock, and it should come off with a small tug. Behind it, we find a small screw; we put the key in the ignition, and we see that there are two small tabs, which can be pushed with a screwdriver while turning the key. Now we follow the wires to see where they connect, and disconnect them.

Posted on 22 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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