Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the glove compartment handle. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Drive out the axle -1- from the locating bore with a punch in the direction of the -arrow-.
-- Remove the cover -2-.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying the lock cylinder.
- The lock cylinder may only be removed and installed with the key properly inserted to prevent the tumblers and pressure springs from falling out.
-- Insert the key -6- into the lock cylinder.
-- Carefully release the catches -1 through 4- one after the other using a small screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder -5- at the same time -arrow-.