Lock cylinder, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

Remove Steering Column Switch Module (SCSM). Refer to Steering Column Switch Module (SCSM), removing and installing .
Check whether the electrical harness connector at induction coil is disconnected.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Place selector lever in position "P".

Fig 1: Turning Ignition Key To "Ignition On" Position

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Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position -arrow-.
Then lift locking bracket -1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- from ignition lock housing.

All:

NOTE: The spare key is necessary for removing the lock cylinder, because the following sequence can only be performed using an ignition key with flat key grip, i.e. without illumination and without remote control.

Fig 2: Aligning Recess In Trim

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Turn replacement key to "Ignition ON" position, this lines up the cutout in the trim -arrow- with the hole in ignition lock.

NOTE: The illustration shows the correct lock position without the ignition key.

Fig 3: Identifying Steel Wire In Hole, Lock Cylinder And Reader Coil Out Of Steering Lock Housing

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Insert steel wire or pin (approx. 1.5 mm diameter) into hole -1- up to stop while pulling lock cylinder -2- with induction coil out of steering lock housing -3-.

NOTE: Always observe specifications for replacing induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer if lock cylinder must be replaced. Refer to Induction coil, replacing .

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

Insert spare key into lock cylinder and turn to position "ignition on".

Fig 4: Identifying Steel Wire In Hole, Lock Cylinder And Reader Coil Out Of Steering Lock Housing

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Re-insert steel wire or pin -1- into the hole in front of lock up to stop.
Slide lock cylinder -2- with induction coil into steering lock housing -3-.
Then pull out wire and press in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly.
Connect electrical harness connector at induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer when installing steering column switch.