Removing and installing lock cylinder, vehicles as of model year 2011 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• For reasons of clarity, the lock cylinder is shown in the following illustration without ignition key.
• For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.
• The connection for the reader coil of the immobilizer must be inserted in the steering lock housing guide.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to .The steering lock could be destroyed.If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it will block and must be renewed.The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylinder. — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the steering column switch module, coil connector and steering wheel are not shown in the illustration. There is no need to remove the components in order to remove the lock cylinder.The immobilizer reading coil is secured to the lock cylinder and cannot be renewed individually.For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustrations.The hole may be 180° further than shown in the illustration. This does however not affect the procedure for removing and installing.]
3. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "“Drive”". [Note: For reasons of clarity, the lock cylinder is shown in the following illustration without ignition key.]
4. Insert a piece of steel wire (approx. 1.2 mm in diameter) in hole (arrow) next to ignition key.
5. Using steel wire (2) release locking lever (3) of lock cylinder (1)(arrow).

6. Pull lock cylinder (1) out of steering lock housing.
7. Release and disconnect connector (arrow) on immobiliser reader coil. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.]
8. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder (1) and turn to position "“Drive”".
9. Using steel wire (2) release locking lever (3) of lock cylinder (1)(arrow).
10. Connect connector to immobiliser reader coil and engage it.
11. Insert lock cylinder (1) into steering lock housing. [Note: The connection for the reader coil of the immobilizer must be inserted in the steering lock housing guide.]
12. Pull steel wire (2) out of lock cylinder (1) and check lock cylinder is seated correctly in the steering lock housing.
13. Install all components in reverse order of removal.

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