Removing and installing cover for anti-theft system: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove door trim 70.
2. Remove cover panel for door shell .
3. Press off retaining clip (2) and disengage operating rod (1) from operating lever for outer door handle.
4. Release retaining clip (3) and unfasten retaining clip for operating rod at door lock (arrow).
5. Detach operating rod.

6. Disengage retaining clip (5) at bottom of mounting bracket.
7. Disengage retaining clips (3) and (4) at top of mounting bracket.
8. Disengage retaining clip (1) for cover (2) of anti-theft system at door lock; to do so, turn retaining clip forwards.
9. Detach cover for anti-theft system.
10. Observe the following sequence when installing the operating rod for the door handle:
11. Insert operating rod (2) in operating lever (4) for outer door handle and secure with retaining clip (3).
12. Insert operating rod in retaining clip (5) on door lock (1) into outer door handle (without pre-tensioning outer door handle).
13. Fasten retaining clip (arrow) for operating rod.
14. Install cover panel for door shell .
15. Install door trim 70.

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