Removing and installing steering lock with lock cylinder — AUDI

Note:

If lock cylinder has to be replaced on a vehicle with immobilizer, heed instructions on reader coil replacement => Page
96-68
.

Removing

Remove steering column switch => Page
94-36
.
Remove dash panel insert => Page
90-8
.
Unplug connector at ignition/starter switch.
Pull off protective cap for steering lock housing to front.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:

Disengage shift lock cable.

=> Automatic Gearbox 097; Repair Group 37; Servicing Shift Mechanism; Removing/installing and adjusting locking cable
Automatic Gearbox 097
Servicing Shift Mechanism
Removing/installing and adjusting locking cable

=> Automatic Gearbox 01N; Repair Group 37; Servicing Shift Mechanism; Removing/installing and adjusting locking cable
Automatic Gearbox 01N
Servicing Shift Mechanism
Removing/installing and adjusting locking cable

All models:

Screw out bolt -arrow- using TORX insert with hole in end face T30 H.

Unfasten both nuts -arrows- at steering column mount and screw out bolts.
If necessary, disconnect wiring for transponder coil.

Unscrew steering column from shackle -arrows-.
Use screwdriver to press steering column out of shackle studs.
Push column tube downwards until steering lock housing can be removed.

Use ø 3 mm bit to drill steering column housing in line with dimensions shown.

Attention:
Proceed carefully when drilling so as not to damage lock cylinder (drilling depth approx. 1.5 mm).
Insert ignition key in steering lock.

Remove ignition/starter switch => Page
94-39
to enable pressure to be exerted on striker pin end of lock cylinder.
Press out lock cylinder -right arrow-; to do so, press retaining spring inwards with mandrel -top arrow-.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Note:

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Set lock cylinder to "ignition off" position and slide in in direction of arrow until retaining spring engages.
Guide in steering lock housing at column tube and tighten TORX bolt to 7 Nm.

Insert column tube in console.
Insert bolts in console and column tube and tighten new self-locking nuts to 35 Nm.
Release steering lock to enable steering column to turn freely.

Use water pump pliers to press steering column against flexible coupling.
Insert shackle in steering column and tighten new self-locking nuts to 25 Nm.
Attach protective cap for steering lock housing to column tube.