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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.

10 steps

🧭 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

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
  3. Remove dash panel end trim on driver side General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
  4. Press cover (3) of trim (1) downwards to gain access to the fasteners of the trim (1).
  5. Press fasteners of trim (1) outwards through recesses on both sides (2) using pliersVAS 6339.
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  1. Remove trim.
  2. Remove bolt (1).
  3. Remove electronic ignition lock D9(2) in (direction of arrow) from dash panel end trim on driver side (1).
  4. 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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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.