Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the cap -arrow-.

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-- Remove the clamping screw -3- until it stops using a screwdriver -4-.

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-- Push the retaining bracket -2- for the lock cylinder inward until it engages in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the door handle -1- all the way to the "open" position in direction of -arrow A- and hold it.

-- Remove the lock cylinder with the cap -5- from the mounting bracket in direction of -arrow C-.

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If the lock cylinder cannot be removed, push the ignition key in the lock cylinder and remove the lock cylinder with the key slightly turned.