A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
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Remove nut -12- (secures steering wheel-11-) and remove steering wheel.
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Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft.lb.)
CAUTION: When removing the steering wheel, the spiral spring must not be unwound from its middle position.
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Remove screws -5- and -6- and Torx screw -9-.
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Remove steering column trim -7-.
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Disconnect electrical connector for steering column height adjuster.
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Remove socket head screw for clamp -2- until steering column switches are loosened.
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Carefully disconnect electrical connector from steering column switches.
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Remove steering column switches from steering column.
Installing
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Install steering column switches -2- and hand-tighten socket head screw -3-.
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Install steering wheel -1- and adjust distance -a- to 3 mm (0.118 in.).
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Remove steering wheel.
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Finish installation in reverse order of removal.