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Lock Cylinder







Lock Cylinder

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)

The following describes removing and installing a left lock cylinder.

Removing

The covers - 4 - and - 6 - illustrated here may have different shapes.






The lock cylinder cap has been removed. Refer to => [ Lock Cylinder Cap ] Lock Cylinder Cap.

- Remove the covers - 4 - and - 6 -.

- Remove the screw - 5 -.

- Remove the bolt - 7 - all the way.

- Push the bolt - 7 - - arrow a - so that the bracket - 8 - can release the lock cylinder.

- Remove the door handle - 2 - from the door.

- Remove the lock cylinder housing - 1 - from the bracket - 3 - at a right angle - arrow b - to the door.

Installation






Perform the following:

- Remove the door handle - 6 - from the door.

- Install the lock cylinder housing - 5 - into the bracket - 4 - at a right angle - arrow a -.

- Install the bolts - 2 - and - 3 - into the bracket.

Bolt tightening specification - 2 - and - 3 -: 3 +/- 0.5 Nm.

- Install the cover - 1 -.

Press the lock cylinder housing - 1 - onto the outer door panel while installing.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Always perform a functionality test with the door open.