Replacing the ignition lock GAZelle Next

During operation, the ignition switch is subjected to significant mechanical and electrical loads, which often leads to the failure of its mechanical part or contact group.

Required tools: 10 mm socket, screwdrivers, thin sharp chisel, hammer, new mounting bolts for the bracket (shear bolts).

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Remove the steering wheel.

Unscrewing the lower shroud screws — **Fig. 1.** We unscrew the two screws in the recesses of the lower part of the shroud.

Removing the upper shroud part — **Fig. 2.** We pull upwards and remove the upper part of the shroud.

Removing the lower shroud part — **Fig. 4.** We remove the lower part of the shroud.

Unscrewing the switch screws — **Fig. 5.** We unscrew the four securing screws of the steering column switches.

Extracting the screws — **Fig. 6.** We remove the screws from the holes.

Removing the decorative trim — **Fig. 7.** We remove the lower decorative trim of the dashboard.

Disconnecting the left switch connector — **Fig. 8.** We disconnect the white wiring connector of the left switch.

Disconnecting the right switch connector — **Fig. 9.** We also disconnect the black wiring connector of the right switch.

Removing the switch block — **Fig. 10.** We remove the switch block.

Disconnecting the ignition switch connector — **Fig. 11.** We disconnect the wiring harness connector of the ignition switch.

It is necessary to remove the above-described elements to gain access to the mounting bolts of the ignition switch.

Chiselling off the bolt heads — **Fig. 12.** Using a chisel and a hammer, we chisel off the heads of the two shear bolts.

Removing the ignition switch — **Fig. 13.** We remove the ignition switch.

Install the new ignition switch in reverse order, using new bolts.

Replacing the contact group of the ignition switch

IMPORTANT: Before starting work, be sure to disconnect the negative battery terminal!

When removing the retaining ring, accidental shorting of the contact group terminals with the tool or the ring itself is possible. If the battery is connected at this time, an unauthorised engine start may occur. If a gear is engaged at this moment, the vehicle may start moving on its own, which is extremely dangerous!

Removing the lower decorative panel — **Fig. 14.** We remove the lower decorative panel.

Disconnecting the wiring connector — **Fig. 15.** We disconnect the wiring harness connector of the ignition switch.

Prying off the retaining ring — **Fig. 16.** We pry off the retaining ring with a thin screwdriver.

Removing the retaining ring — **Fig. 17.** We remove the retaining ring and extract the contact group.

Attention: After extracting the contact group from the switch housing, a small spring from the starter lockout pawl (when the engine is running) may fall out. Do not lose it! Without this spring, the lockout will not work.

**Fig. 18.** Lockout pawl spring (handle with care when removing).

Depressing the lockout pawl — **Fig. 19.** Before installing the contact group, depress the lockout pawl.

Pressing on the pawl stop — **Fig. 20.** To do this, press on the pawl stop with a thin pin through the technological hole in the housing.

Installing the contact group — **Fig. 21.** Holding the pawl depressed, install the contact group.

Ensure that the retaining ring is securely seated in the groove of the switch bracket.

If the new contact group does not come with a wiring harness, desolder the wires from the terminals of the old group and solder them to the terminals of the new contact group strictly according to the following diagram:

Wiring diagram — **Fig. 22.** Wiring connection diagram for the contact group.

1 — white wire to terminal 50;
2 — red wire to terminal 15-1;
3 — pink wire to terminal 30-1;
4 — brown wire to terminal 15-2;
5 — yellow wire to terminal 30.