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How I replaced a steering lock cylinder on a 2008 Audi A3

Replaced 7/20/2022
100056 miles
2008 Audi A3
2008 Audi A3
g12/16/531516/2/172766607.mWW4NOFk.jpg 2.0L Turbo TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) Inline 4-cyl. DOHC
2.0L Turbo TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) Inline 4-cyl. DOHC
2.0L Turbo TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) Inline 4-cyl. DOHC
2.0L Turbo TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) Inline 4-cyl. DOHC
steering lock ignition parts diagram
steering lock ignition parts diagram
steering lock ignition parts list
steering lock ignition parts list
Electrical system - Steering column switch module page 273
Electrical system - Steering column switch module page 273
Electrical system - Steering column switch module page 274
Electrical system - Steering column switch module page 274
Key will not turn to the ON position
Key will not turn to the ON position
New Ignition Steering Wheel Lock Housing with ignition switch and shear bolts
New Ignition Steering Wheel Lock Housing with ignition switch and shear bolts
Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the battery
Removing two T25 bolts from behind the steering wheel that holds the Air Bag in place
Removing two T25 bolts from behind the steering wheel that holds the Air Bag in place
Air Bag before I removed the electrical connectors
Air Bag before I removed the electrical connectors
Using a M12 Triple Square spline tool to remove the steering wheel bolt
Using a M12 Triple Square spline tool to remove the steering wheel bolt
Remove the top column cover
Remove the top column cover
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Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
I used a T6 to remove screw holding the Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
I used a T6 to remove screw holding the Electronics Control Unit under the steering column.
Using a 2mm hex wrench to release the retaining tab
Using a 2mm hex wrench to release the retaining tab
Using a 2mm hex wrench to release the retaining tab
Using a 2mm hex wrench to release the retaining tab
Removing the Airbag Clock Spring
Removing the Airbag Clock Spring
Removing the Stability Control Steering Angle Sensor
Removing the Stability Control Steering Angle Sensor
I am stuck because I cannot seem to remove the Turn Signal and Cruise Control Levers.
I am stuck because I cannot seem to remove the Turn Signal and Cruise Control Levers.
Removing the Turn Signal and Cruise Control levers using a screw driver and butter knife
Removing the Turn Signal and Cruise Control levers using a screw driver and butter knife
Removing the Windshield Wiper lever using a screw driver and butter knife
Removing the Windshield Wiper lever using a screw driver and butter knife
g12/16/531516/2/172769115.J32aOxcC.jpg Shear top security bolt
Shear top security bolt
Shear top security bolt
Shear top security bolt
Drilling the Shear head bolts
Drilling the Shear head bolts
Used a screw extractor to remove the shear headed bolts
Used a screw extractor to remove the shear headed bolts
both shear headed bolts removed
both shear headed bolts removed
Finally removed the old jammed Steering lock assembly
Finally removed the old jammed Steering lock assembly
Removed lock cylinder from the old steering lock cylinder
Removed lock cylinder from the old steering lock cylinder
107 905 855 CF Lock Cylinder
107 905 855 CF Lock Cylinder
New Steering Lock and ignition key cylinder ready to be installed
New Steering Lock and ignition key cylinder ready to be installed
Installed New steering lock
Installed New steering lock
Installed windshield wiper control
Installed windshield wiper control
Installed Turn Signal and Cruise Control Levers
Installed Turn Signal and Cruise Control Levers
Installed Stability Control Steering Angle Sensor
Installed Stability Control Steering Angle Sensor
Installed Airbag Clock Spring
Installed Airbag Clock Spring
Installed steering column Electronics Control Unit
Installed steering column Electronics Control Unit
Installed lower column cover
Installed lower column cover
Installed upper column cover
Installed upper column cover
Installed Steering Wheel
Installed Steering Wheel
Installing the steering wheel air bag
Installing the steering wheel air bag
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