Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing

• ‒ Remove steering column switch .
• ‒ Unplug connector at reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:

• ‒ Set selector lever to "P".
• ‒ → Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position -arrow-.
• ‒ Then lift interlock lever -1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- out of ignition lock housing.

All models:

Note:

Spare key is required for removal of lock cylinder as the following operations can only be performed with an ignition key with a flat grip, i.e. no light and no remote control.

• ‒ → Turn spare key to "ignition ON" position, thus aligning recess in trim -arrow- with hole in ignition lock.

Note:

Fig. shows correct lock position without ignition key.

• ‒ → Insert steel wire or pin ( ø approx. 1.5 mm) in hole -1- as far as it will go, at the same time pulling lock cylinder -2- with reader coil out of steering lock housing -3-.

Note:

If lock cylinder has to be replaced, always heed specifications for immobilizer reader coil replacement => Page 96-27.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• ‒ Insert spare key in lock cylinder and turn to "ignition on" position.
• ‒ → Re-insert steel wire/pin -1- in hole on end face as far as it will go.
• ‒ Insert lock cylinder -2- with reader coil in steering lock housing -3-.
• ‒ Then pull out steel wire and firmly press in lock cylinder until catch is heard to engage.
• ‒ Plug in connector at immobilizer reader coil.