A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
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If the steering wheel that will be removed should be re-installed, then mark position of steering wheel to steering column.
‹› Contact unit connector cannot be released with steering wheel installed.
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Carefully remove steering wheel - 6 - from steering column.
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Pull opening in steering wheel over connector connected to contact unit.
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Release contact unit connector - 3 - and remove it from contact unit on return spring with slip ring - 1 -.
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Remove steering wheel - 6 -.
Installing
When installing steering wheel, wheels must be in straight-ahead position.
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Position steering wheel - 6 -:
‹› When installing steering wheel that was removed: make sure the markings on the steering column and the steering wheel align with each other.
‹› When installing a new steering wheel (without marking): steering wheel must be positioned in center position (steering wheel spokes must be
horizontal and wheels in straight-ahead position).
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Install new hex socket head bolt - 8 - and tighten to specified torque.
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Connect contact unit connector - 3 - to contact unit on return spring with slip ring - 1 -.
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Lock contact unit connector - 3 -.
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Install airbag unit - 7 -.
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Perform test drive.
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If steering wheel is crooked, remove again and place on steering column splines.
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Airbag Unit
8
Bolt - 50 Nm
‹› replace after each disassembly
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Screws - 7 Nm
‹› Qty. 2
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Left Tiptronic
Contact unit connector, connecting and disconnecting