Removing and installing lock cylinder — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 5M1

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• The steering lock could be destroyed.If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it will block and must be renewed.The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylinder. — Disconnect battery .
• For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.
• The connection for the immobiliser reader coil D2 must be inserted in the guide on the steering lock housing.

🔩 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. ⚠ The steering lock could be destroyed.If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it will block and must be renewed.The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylinder. — Disconnect battery .
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5. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "“Drive”".

6. Insert steel wire (approx. ∅ 1.2 mm) (2) in hole (arrow) adjacent to ignition key.
7. Using steel wire (2) release (arrow) locking lever (3) of lock cylinder (1).
8. Pull lock cylinder (1) out of steering lock housing.
9. Pull connector (arrow) off immobiliser reader coil D2. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.]
10. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder (1) and turn to position "“Drive”".
11. Using steel wire (2) release (arrow) locking lever (3) of lock cylinder (1). [Note: The connection for the immobiliser reader coil D2 must be inserted in the guide on the steering lock housing.]
12. Fit connector to immobiliser reader coil.
13. Place lock cylinder (1) in steering lock housing.
14. Pull steel wire (2) out of lock cylinder (1) and check lock cylinder is seated correctly in the steering lock housing.
15. Install all parts in reverse order of removal.

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