How to remove lock cylinder in Audi A4 2001?

VIENDOESTRELLAS

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2001 AUDI A4
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I just need to remove the lock cylinder to replace it, Im wondering if I need a special toll to extract it?

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 9:38 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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There should be a release pin in the column.

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 9:39 PM

VIENDOESTRELLAS

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Do you have any idea where exactly or how I should do it? Im not a mechanic. Thank You

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 10:25 PM

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STEERING COLUMNS -2001 Audi A4
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Removal & Installation (S4, 2001 A4)

Remove steering column. See appropriate procedure under STEERING COLUMN
Steering column must be clamped in a vice for drilling or chiseling out shear bolts. Mounting bracket of steering column will be damaged if work is performed with steering column installed in
vehicle. Drill or chisel out sheer bolt. See Fig. 4.
3. Install lock cylinder using NEW shear bolts. Tighten shear bolt to about 15 ft. Lbs. (20 N.M). Head of shear bolt should shear off at this point. To finish installation, reverse remaining removal
procedure.
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Fig. 4: Removing & Installing Lock Cylinder Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

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