Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the steering column switch module trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Insert the ignition key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the ignition "on" position while doing this the hole -arrow- mark -4- must align with the ignition lock.

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-- Fold the ignition key -2- and hold it in this position as shown in the illustration.

WARNING:

Risk of steering lock seizing.

Steering lock must not be operated without lock cylinder.

-- Insert the welding wire -1- all the way into the hole while pulling the lock cylinder -3- with the reader coil out of the steering lock housing.

-- Disconnect the connector from the reader coil.

NOTE:

A seized steering lock must be replaced.

When replacing the lock cylinder, follow the instructions regarding the anti-theft immobilizer reader coil. Refer to IMMOBILIZER / IMMOBILIZER (LOCK SET, REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE) .