Removing central lock with switch — AUDI
Removing central lock with switch on Audi: 4 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 2DA, 2DB, 2DC, 2DD, 2DE, 2DF, 2DG, 2DH, 2DK, 2DL, 2DM
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- Engage rotary latch for removal and installation in door.
- Textile-reinforced adhesive tape can be used to secure the electrical wiring when installing.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) | Remove central lock (1) by unscrewing bolts (2 |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Remove central lock (1) by unscrewing bolts (2). Torque setting: bolts (2) = 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
- Release cable securing clip from sliding door.
- Remove central lock (2) from door, separate connector (3) and unhook cable (1). [Note: Engage rotary latch for removal and installation in door.]
- Release all attachments (arrows) for electrical wiring in sliding door and separate connectors (1). [Note: Textile-reinforced adhesive tape can be used to secure the electrical wiring when installing.]
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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