A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing
Removing
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Steering column switch, removing.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, locking cable must be disengaged
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Place selector lever in position "P."
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Switch ignition key in position -B- to "Ignition ON."
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Then lift interlock lever -1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- from ignition lock housing.
NOTE: Spare key/valet key is required to remove lock cylinder The following procedure is only possible for ignition keys with flat key grip, i.e.
without illumination and without remote control.
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Insert spare key/valet key in ignition lock and turn to position "Ignition ON", this will reveal the opening/hole in front of the lock next to the
ignition key slot.
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Insert length of steel wire -1- (approx. 1.5 mm dia) as far as it will go, as shown. Then pull lock cylinder out of steering lock housing -2- in
direction of arrow -B-.
Installing
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Insert spare key/valet key in the lock cylinder and turn to position "Ignition on." Then re-insert steel wire as far as it will go into the hole in front
of lock.
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Push lock cylinder together with ignition key all the way into steering lock housing.
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Pull wire out and push in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly.
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Install steering column switches and steering wheel in reverse order of removal.