Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Cabriolet Mk2 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Lights, lamps, switches outside | Steering column switch module | Removing and installing return ring with slip ring

Removing and installing return ring with slip ring

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Special screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-

Removing

Note

Return ring with slip ring must be removed/installed in centre position (wheels in straight ahead position).

–	Lower steering wheel as far as possible to downwards and to rear; use full range of the steering column adjuster.

–	Remove airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

–	Remove steering wheel → Rep. Gr.48.

–	Unscrew bolts -3- and -5- using special screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-.

–	Remove hexagon socket head bolt -4-.

–	Separate upper trim -2- for steering column switch from lower trim -1- and remove both sections.

–	Unplug electrical connector (top) at return ring with slip ring.

–	Carefully release retaining hooks -arrows- and pull return ring with slip ring -1- off steering column switch module.

Note

Shown with steering column switch module removed for illustration purposes.

Installing

Further installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Make sure all fasteners and the electrical connectors are properly engaged.

–	Insert top trim for steering column switch in hooks for bottom trim, press both sections together and tighten bolts.

–	Install steering wheel → Rep. Gr.48.

–	Install airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Steering column switch module	3
Trim for steering column switch	1

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