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How to Repair the Door Lock on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Door lock

Today, we will see in this video tutorial the steps to repair the door lock on an Audi A3. First, open the front door and begin unscrewing the side screw of the door, located inside the hole; use a Torx key for this, as shown in the video. Next, remove the lock cylinder from the external handle; then repair the lock or replace the cylinder if necessary (this involves replacing the key). Finally, reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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