Removing lock cylinder — AUDI
Removing lock cylinder on Audi: 11 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 2DA, 2DB, 2DC, 2DD, 2DE, 2DF, 2DG, 2DH, 2DK, 2DL, 2DM
📋 Procedure
- Remove steering column switch .
- Remove relay plate with fuse carrier .
- Disconnect immobiliser reader coil D2 at lock cylinder .
- Remove steering column Running gear48Assembly overview - steering column and steering wheel.
- Remove steering lock housing
- Remove ignition/starter switch .
- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position (2)"„Drive“".
- Pull steering lock (2) out of steering lock housing (1).
- Turn ignition key to "„Drive“" position again.
- Turn protective dust cap (1) of lock cylinder in direction of (arrow A) and release.
- Pull lock cylinder (1) out of steering lock housing (2).
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