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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSTRUNK / LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Removal and Replacement
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Removal and Replacement
Rear Lid Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing
1 - Housing
- For lock cylinder
2 - Clip
3 - Coupling piece
4 - Torsion spring
5 - Follower
6 - Circlip
7 - Clip
8 - Ball (2x)
- Both balls must be greased before installing
- When installing, make sure that balls do not drop out of holes
9 - Guide cap
- Guide cap cannot be removed without being destroyed
10 - Roller (2x)
11 - Lock cylinder
Removing:
- Remove cover of right-side light in rear lid.
- Press securing clip to side at operating rod for lock opening and for central locking actuator and remove operating rod.
- Loosen nuts at housing for lock cylinder.
- Pull housing for lock cylinder toward interior and out of light.
12 - Key
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.