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Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Note the following before removing the steering column:

Create a sketch showing the:

  • Routing of the electrical wiring harnesses,
  • Securing the electrical wiring harnesses,
  • Cable tie locations.

This especially applies to the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

Note the following before installing the steering column:

  • Route the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Secure the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Install all the cable ties that were loosened or cut in the same locations when installing the steering column.
  • Make sure the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.
NOTE:

The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Service is not possible.

Only the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- can be replaced separately.

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Position the steering wheel as far down as possible using the full range of the steering column adjuster.

-- Remove the steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover, refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the driver side knee airbag with the bracket, refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the footwell vent on the driver side, refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering column trim, refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ] .

-- Remove the steering column switch module, refer to STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROL MODULE -J527- .

WARNING:

On dynamic steering system steering columns, never loosen or remove the dynamic steering unit bolts.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the steering intermediate shaft -3- from the steering column -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft
GWWA48-10179Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Applies to Power Steering Column

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors For Dynamic Steering (If Equipped)
GWWA48-10703Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and free it up.

-- Disconnect and free up the connectors -1, 2 and 3- for the dynamic steering (if equipped).

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors
GWWA48-10704Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Applies to All

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Bolts
GWWA48-10325Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the steering column bolts -1 through 7- on the central tube while supporting the steering column from below with the hand.

-- Pull the steering column back slightly, disengage it from the positioning holes -arrows- on the central tube and lower it.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- for vehicles with the lock lock-up system, free up the wiring harness -2- and remove the steering column.

Fig 5: Identifying Connector & Bolt
GWWA48-10595Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
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