Key cylinder - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z)

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• The Immobilizer reader coil D2is fastened to the key cylinder and cannot be replaced individually.
• When positioning the key cylinder, make sure that the Immobilizer reader coil D2 connection is in the steering lock set guide.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

1. Turn the ignition and all electric consumers off, and remove the key from ignition.
2. Disconnect the BatteryA.
3. Place the steering wheel on the central position (straight wheels).
4. Remove the steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering 48. Steering.
5. Remove upper and lower steering column coverings General body repairs, interior 70. Linings/insulations

6. Carefully disconnect the connector (arrow) from the Immobilizer reading coil D2 in the key cylinder. [Note: The Immobilizer reader coil D2is fastened to the key cylinder and cannot be replaced individually.]
7. Insert the ignition key in the key cylinder, and turn to "“on”" position.
8. Insert a steel wire (approx. ∅ 1.2 mm) in the hole beside the key cylinder (arrow).
9. Unlock the safety lever from the key cylinder with the steel wire (arrow), and extract the key cylinder from the steering lock set.
10. Insert the ignition key in the key cylinder, and turn to "“on”" position.
11. Unlock the retention lever with a wire (approx. ∅ 1.2 mm) and place the key cylinder in the steering lock set. [Note: When positioning the key cylinder, make sure that the Immobilizer reader coil D2 connection is in the steering lock set guide.]
12. Remove the wire from the key cylinder and check if the cylinder seats correctly in the steering lock set.
13. Engage the connector (arrow) for the Immobilizer reading coil D2 in the key cylinder.

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