Removing and installing electronic ignition lock — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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• For reasons of clarity, the illustrations below show the connectors with electronic ignition lock removed.
• For reasons of clarity, the illustrations below show the installed electronic ignition lock with trim removed.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Remove both trims under steering column.
3. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) and pull out footwell vent (1).
4. Fit suitable flat-point pliers on lugs (arrows) in lock cylinder.
5. Using flat-point pliers, unscrew securing collar of electronic ignition lock in (direction of arrow).

6. Grasp through underside of steering column and remove electronic ignition lock D9 downwards, as far as the wiring allows. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the illustrations below show the connectors with electronic ignition lock removed.]
7. Release (arrows) and disconnect connector (1).
8. Release (arrows) and disconnect connectors (2) and (3).
9. Insert ignition lock through underside of steering column and connect and engage connectors. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the illustrations below show the installed electronic ignition lock with trim removed.]
10. Insert electronic ignition lock so that the recess in the ring of the ignition lock (1) is aligned with the projection on the trim (arrow).
11. Install securing collar to electronic ignition lock.
12. Check functions of electronic ignition lock.

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