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Removing and installing lock carrier - vehicles up to model year 2014 — AUDI

Removing and installing lock carrier - vehicles up to model year 2014 on Audi: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove noise insulation (front) .
  2. Remove impact bar .
  3. Remove radiator with radiator cowl 19Radiator/radiator fans; Removing and installing radiator.
  4. Remove mounting for headlight Electrical system94Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  5. Remove bolt (3).
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  1. Unplug electrical connectors (1 and 2).
  2. Unplug electrical connector at crash sensor for front airbag (observe safety precautions General body repairs, interior00Safety precautions; Safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components).
  3. If fitted, unplug electrical connector (4) for secondary air pump motor V101.
  4. Press release tabs and disconnect secondary air hoses (1) and (2).
  5. Detach bonnet lock cable at coupling unit and move clear at lock carrier . [Note: Ignore (item 3).]
  6. Remove bolts (5 and 6).
  7. Have a second mechanic hold lock carrier (4) in position and unscrew bolts (1 ... 3).
  8. Detach lock carrier with mountings for impact bar with help of second mechanic.
  9. Press bumper cover mounting (front) (3) onto headlight housing (2)(arrow), hold in position and tighten bolt (1).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.