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Where is the ignition switch on an Audi?

Where is the ignition switch on an Audi?

With the Steering Lock Housing out and in hand, remove the Ignition Switch from the back of the Housing and drill the Lock Cylinder release access hole in the Steering Lock Housing per B 48.6.

What do I need to replace ignition cylinder in Audi A4 B6?

You can see the switch harness (red arrow), switch (yellow arrow, inside assembly), the inductive coil harness (green arrow) and the ignition cylinder (purple arrow). You will need a firm paper clip or 3/36 drill bit to inset into the hole in the ignition cylinder (red arrow).

How do you replace an ignition switch on a car?

Installing a Replacement Squeeze the release pin on the ignition switch so it’s flush with the side. The same release pin that stopped the switch from coming out now needs to be pressed in so you can slide the switch into place inside the ignition module. Slide the ignition switch into its hole.

How to remove the lock cylinder from an Audi?

Remove the Storage Tray (DS kick panel) B 70.16 Remove the small dash trim piece with vent left of the steering column and free up but don’t remove the right side dash trim piece surrounding the Lock Cylinder. Need to improve visibility and access to the underside of the Ignition Switch and the Steering Lock Housing.

With the Steering Lock Housing out and in hand, remove the Ignition Switch from the back of the Housing and drill the Lock Cylinder release access hole in the Steering Lock Housing per B 48.6.

You can see the switch harness (red arrow), switch (yellow arrow, inside assembly), the inductive coil harness (green arrow) and the ignition cylinder (purple arrow). You will need a firm paper clip or 3/36 drill bit to inset into the hole in the ignition cylinder (red arrow).

Remove the Storage Tray (DS kick panel) B 70.16 Remove the small dash trim piece with vent left of the steering column and free up but don’t remove the right side dash trim piece surrounding the Lock Cylinder. Need to improve visibility and access to the underside of the Ignition Switch and the Steering Lock Housing.

How do you change a cylinder in an Audi A4?

Insert your paper clip approximately an inch and half into the hole in the cylinder (red arrow). The clip will release the locking ring (yellow arrow) in the cylinder and allow you to pull the cylinder out by the key. You may need to wiggle everything around to get everything lined up, just take your time and don’t try to force anything.

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Ruth Doyle