Removing and installing lock cylinder, up to 05/2010: VW Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

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• There is no need to remove the switches in order to remove the lock cylinder.The immobiliser reader coil D2 is secured to the lock cylinder and cannot be changed individually.
• For reasons of clarity, the lock cylinder is shown in the following illustration without ignition key.
• For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When disconnecting or reconnecting the batteryA, adhere strictly to the procedure described in the workshop manual .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 batteryA
2. Remove steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering48Steering wheel, steering column; Removing and installing steering wheel.
3. Remove steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim.
4. Remove steering column electronics control unit J527.
5. Remove airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring F138.

6. Remove steering angle sensor G85 [Note: There is no need to remove the switches in order to remove the lock cylinder.The immobiliser reader coil D2 is secured to the lock cylinder and cannot be changed individually.]
7. Pull connector (arrow) off immobiliser reader coil D2(3).
8. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "“Drive”". [Note: For reasons of clarity, the lock cylinder is shown in the following illustration without ignition key.]
9. Insert a piece of steel wire (approx. 1.2 mm in diameter) into hole (arrow) next to ignition key.
10. Release locking lever of (3) lock cylinder (1) with piece of steel wire (2)(arrow).
11. Pull lock cylinder (1) out of steering lock housing. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the ignition key is not shown in the following illustration.]
12. Insert ignition key in lock cylinder (1) and turn to position "“Drive”".
13. Using steel wire (2) release locking lever (3) of lock cylinder (1)(arrow).
14. Insert lock cylinder (1) into steering lock housing.
15. Pull steel wire (2) out of lock cylinder (1) and check lock cylinder is seated correctly in the steering lock housing.
16. Attach connector to immobiliser reader coil D2.
17. Reconnect batteryA.

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