A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (ATW) (2000)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Except Manually Adjustable Steering Column
Steering Lock Housing, Removing And Installing
Removing
WARNING:
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Before removing the steering column, make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
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Observe the safety precautions for working on airbags.
Non compliance with the above can cause failure of the air-bag system.
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Remove steering column.
Notes:
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The steering column must be removed and clamped in a vise to chisel off the shear bolts. If the shear bolts are chiseled off with the steering
column installed the steering column mounting bracket will be damaged.
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Do not clamp the steering column in a vise at the mounting bracket otherwise the plastic coating will be damaged.
Chiselling open shear bolts
Shear torque of new bolts is approx. 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Make sure that cap -1- is installed to avoid risk of chafing electrical wiring when installing.
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Remove lock cylinder.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, disengage lock cable.
Installing
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Install new shear bolts.
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Tighten shear bolts until head shears off.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, engage lock cable.
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Check function of lock cable.
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Install lock cylinder and ignition switch.
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Make sure turn signal lever is in neutral position (to avoid damaging reset cam of switch) and install steering wheel.
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Install airbag unit.