Audi A5 8T Front Door Lock Barrel Coil Cylinder Key Right O/S F107837168BJ

Audi A5 8T Front Door Lock Barrel Coil Cylinder Key Right O/S is an original component from the Locks and Latches group, designed for installation on the passenger side in the front part of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures proper cooperation with the door handle mechanism, lock cylinder, and vehicle wiring, guaranteeing reliable locking and unlocking of the door during daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-F107837168BJ
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: F107837168BJ
• Substitutable numbers: F107837168BJ, F10 783 716 8B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Lock
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented lock has been designed specifically for the front right door of the Audi A5 8T generation. Its placement in the passenger door zone means the component is responsible for:

• mechanical locking and unlocking of the door from the outside and inside,
• cooperation with the lock cylinder and key,
• stable retention of the door in the closed position while driving.

Thanks to a design consistent with Audi factory standards, the lock maintains proper operating geometry, which translates into repeatable door closing and reduced play in the mechanism.

Construction and fitment for Audi A5 8T

As an original Audi component, the lock is prepared for installation in existing mounting points without the need for modifications. Proper fitment to the front right door allows for maintaining:

• compatibility with the factory locking system,
• proper routing of rods and levers,
• correct cooperation with the external and internal door handle.

Such a solution facilitates service and reduces replacement time, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or resolving operational faults.

Performance characteristics of the used component

The offered lock is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Compared to aftermarket replacements, it allows for maintaining:

• consistency with the vehicle's factory locking system,
• proper operating culture of the mechanism,
• compatibility with other door components.

For workshops and individual users, this is a solution that allows for restoring full door functionality while maintaining the design intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Application in service practice

Replacing the front right door lock is recommended in situations where problems with closing, locking, or key operation arise. Using an original component from the same design group facilitates:

• diagnosis and removal of faults related to the locking mechanism,
• maintaining an appropriate level of passive safety,
• preserving the correct operation of the central locking system (if the vehicle is equipped with one).

Thanks to this, the lock will prove useful both for single-component repairs and for broader bodywork and mechanical tasks within the door area.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door locking zone in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as locking mechanisms, cylinders, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Audi Locks and Latches category.

For drivers interested in a broader perspective on the operation and servicing of components in internal combustion engine vehicles, an article describing the operation of the exhaust gas recirculation system and the advantages of using used components may be helpful – more information can be found in the material EGR: what it is and why it is worth considering used EGR valves.