Removing and installing electronic ignition lock D9 — VW
Removing and installing electronic ignition lock D9 on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)
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- Ensure fasteners of electronic ignition lock have locked correctly into trim on driver side when installing.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
- Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
- Remove dash panel end trim on driver side General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
- Press cover (3) of trim (1) downwards to gain access to the fasteners of the trim (1).
- Press fasteners of trim (1) outwards through recesses on both sides (2) using pliersVAS 6339.
- Remove trim.
- Remove bolt (1).
- Remove electronic ignition lock D9(2) in (direction of arrow) from dash panel end trim on driver side (1).
- Release catches (arrow) on both sides. [Note: Ensure fasteners of electronic ignition lock have locked correctly into trim on driver side when installing.]
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