Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi RS 3, 2022 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2022 Audi A3. 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:
Improper handling increases the risk of destroying the lock cylinder.
The retainers and pressure springs could fall out.
- Remove and install the lock cylinder only with the key inserted correctly.
-- Insert the key -1- into the lock cylinder.
-- Carefully release the catches -2- one after the other using a small flat-head screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder -3- at the same time in the direction of -arrow-.