A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair
Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Switch, Replacing
Removing:
-
Obtain radio anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground strap.
-
Turn steering wheel to center position (wheels must be in straight ahead position).
-
Position steering column all the way down.
WARNING!
-
Airbag system components must only be checked, removed, installed, or repaired by qualified Service Department personnel.
-
Before starting to work on any part of the airbag system, disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap. When reconnecting the ground
strap. the passenger compartment must not be occupied.
-
Always refer to airbag system safety precautions.
-
Using Torx T30 bit -1-, remove screws from airbag unit from left and right sides of back of steering wheel: 7 Nm (62 in. lb).
-
Carefully remove airbag unit, disconnect electrical connector and place unit down with pad facing up.
-
Remove both screws -8- and remove upper steering column switch cover -1-.
-
Disconnect electrical connector of wiring to spiral spring.
-
Remove nut -12- and steering wheel -11-.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (36 ft lb)
CAUTION!
When removing steering wheel, do not turn spiral spring from center position.