Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing steering column switch Removing –  Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, making use of full range of steering column adjuster. –  Remove airbag unit and steering wheel → Rep. Gr.69

–  Tilt trim cover -arrow- towards rear. –  Lift off trim cover on instrument cluster.   Note Apply masking tape on steering column trim to avoid damage.

–  Unscrew bolts -1- and detach handle trim -2- on actuator for mechanical steering column adjustment.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows-. –  Separate top trim -1- for steering column switch from bottom trim.

–  Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-. –  Remove bottom trim -3- for steering column switch.

–  Loosen bolt -3- of clamp until steering column switch -1- can be removed. –  Unplug electrical connectors -2- and -4- for steering column switch.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Make sure all electrical connectors are properly engaged. –  Install bottom trim for steering column switch. –  Fit steering wheel on steering column. –  Measure distance -a- between steering wheel -3- and steering column switch -2-. l  Dimension -a- = 5 mm. –  If dimension -a- is not OK, alter position of steering column switch with bottom trim on steering column. –  If dimension -a- is OK, tighten bolt -1-. –  Insert top trim for steering column switch in hooks for bottom trim, press both sections together and tighten bolts. –  Install steering wheel and airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69. –  Initiate basic setting for steering angle sender -G85- → Running Gear, self-diagnosis; Rep. Gr.01. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Steering column switch to steering column	3
Trim for steering column switch	0.6
Trim (bottom) to steering column	0.6
Handle trim to mechanical steering column adjustment	3