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How to Remove the Central Locking Module on Audi A4 B8 - A5 - A6

Model: Audi A6 C7, MK 4 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Door lock

Discover in this guide how to remove and replace the door lock module on the Audi A4 B8, as well as on the A5 and A6. First, open the front door and start by removing the plastic cover next to the handle; then, remove the screws located underneath and throughout the door panel to take it off, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the side screws of the lock using a Torx screwdriver; then disconnect the metal cable and the electrical connector to remove it and replace it with the new one.

Updated on 25 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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