A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Service and Repair
Steering Column Switch Module (SCSM), Removing and Installing
Steering Column Switch Module (SCSM), Removing And Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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T8 screwdriver T40056 A
Removing
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Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.
CAUTION: Contrary to description under "Connecting and disconnecting battery", battery MUST BE disconnected to remove airbag
with ignition switched on.
CAUTION: Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Heed all WARNINGS pertaining to airbag servicing.
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Remove airbag unit.
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Remove steering wheel.
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On vehicles with electrically adjustable steering column, remove lower instrument panel cover on drivers side.
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Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 - using T8 screwdriver T40056 A.
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If present, open mechanical steering column adjustment with handle - 5 -.
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Remove Torx bolts - 6 -.
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Disconnect upper trim - 2 - for steering column switch from lower trim - 1 - and remove both sections.
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If installed, disconnect electrical harness connector at lower trim.