Question 1

How can the Door Lock, Door Lock Actuator, Door Lock Cylinder and Interior Door Handle be removed without taking off the trim panel on Audi 100?

Accepted Answer

The inner handle of the door lock is removable without removing the trim panel by firstly removing the door handle after which the inner handle of front or rear door lock can be removed. With the front door exterior handle, it is best to first remove the door window frame and unclip the anti-theft cover (where necessary). Grab the exterior handle and slide out the cover retaining clip with caution that you do not damage with the paintwork. Unscrew the locking collar and remove the handle operating rod in the lock assembly and twist the locking clip to clear the lock cylinder housing. Unscrew the retaining screw to pull out the handle assembly of the lock cylinder and door shell and pull out the wiring connector of the handle microswitch where fitted. By removing the exterior handle, unlock the locking collar, undo the lock cylinder operating rod, disconnect any wiring connections to the lock microswitches, unclip the exterior handle surround to remove it and the lock cylinder. Prior to the dismantling of the lock cylinder assembly, consult an Audi dealer on the availability of parts. The microswitch assembly is easily undippable and renewable, and on the earlier models, the lock barrel can be renewed by prising the retaining clip in place and removing the lock cylinder. In the case of the front door lock assembly, take off the door window frame, undo the retaining clip and detach the inner button operating rod, and unconnect the wiring connectors. In models with central locking, unplug the vacuum hose out of the lock actuator, and then take the lock assembly and seal off the door. To take the rear door exterior handle off, pull off the door window frame, cover the handle cover with some tape, and break out the retaining clip to unscrew the operating rod of the lock, take out the handle assembly and surround. To access the lock of the rear door, take out the frame of the window, unlock the retaining clip and take out the lock operating rod, unclip the inner handle and button cable, and finally pull out the lock assembly, disconnection of the central locking vacuum hose. Refitting is a process which is performed in a reverse of the steps of removing, all retaining screws tightened to the required torque settings, confirming the spring engagement with the crank and the housing, all operating rods fitted, cable and hose routing checked and the lock and handles operated before final finish adjustments are made to fit the door clear of the body when closed.

Question 2

How to remove and refit the Door Lock Actuator, Door Lock Cylinder and Interior Door Handle on Audi A3?

Accepted Answer

In order to take out the interior door handle, begin by removing the door inner trim panel, then unscrew the screws inside and take the door handle off. To access the retaining screw, the front door lock cylinder housing, open the door and unclipped the rubber grommet. When unlocking the screw that retains the door handle, pull the door handle out of the door whilst also undone until it does not rotate further, and not beyond. Then, remove the lock cylinder housing in the door handle and reconnect the handle to the starting position. Unclip plastic trim cover of the end of the lock cylinder, should the need arise. Once the door inner trim panel has been removed as well as the door lock cylinder housing, the window glass/frame and the plastic cover of the door panel, unclips the lock operating cable. Unplug the top of the operating rod to the door handle unit and unclip the plastic security cover of the door lock assembly. Liberate the securing clip and unconnect the lower end of the operating rod with the lock assembly and record the position in which it was installed. Unwelded the rubber grommet and screwdriver to disassemble the locking clip of the rear of the door handle unit, and remove the outer door handle of the mounting bracket. Unscrew the 2 lock mounting bolts and remove the lock assembly including the door handle mounting bracket by removing the wiring connector in the process. As required, unscrew the securing clip and looseness of the plastic trim cover on the door handle. To refit, ensure that the interior door handle is re-fit by attaching it again and using the screws to hold it in place, reconnect the wiring connector and re-fix the door trim panel. Plug the lock cylinder housing in the door, and slide it into position, making sure that it snaps into place, and the outer handle lies against the door panel and screws in the Trox. Install the grommet once more in order to cover the screw and verify the lock functionality and close the door. In the case of a door lock assembly, the process of refitting is opposite of the removal process when it is necessary to place the operating rod and the flexible cable drive to the correct position, reconnect the wiring connector, and securely tight all the bolts. Lastly, re-install the window glass/ frame and lock cylinder housing, and ensure that it works properly before affixing the door trim panel on it.

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