Adjustable Steering Column And Steering Column Tube: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Before installing, assemble new steering column with Teflon®, rubber bushings and spacers. Before reinstalling a steering column that has been removed, install installation sleeve -A- on corrugated tube -B- and slide into steering column -C- to stop. Only remove installation sleeves after installing the steering column.

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-- Slide steering column tube -A- into position onto steering column -B- so that dimension -C- is approx. 20 mm (0.79 in.).

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-- Carefully install steering column with steering column tube into instrument panel from above.

-- Install steering lock housing in steering column tube

-- Install Torx® screw.

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-- Install connector housing on ignition switch.

-- Install steering column tube in bracket.

-- Install screws in bracket and steering column tube and tighten nuts by hand.

-- Insert ignition key in steering column lock.

-- Unlock steering lock so steering column can be turned as desired.

NOTE:

If, during installation, the steering column cannot be fastened on the universal joint, loosen the clamping bolt and slide the universal joint on the steering pinion in such a way that the steering column can be installed without tension.

-- Mount universal joint on steering column.

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-- Align steering column tube upward or downward by sliding in bracket so lock cylinder of steering wheel lock is concentric to hole in instrument panel.

-- Fasten steering column tube to bracket.

-- Remove installation sleeve.

-- Install instrument cluster.

-- Install trim for instrument cluster.

-- Install boot in instrument panel.

-- Install steering column switch with lower part of trim and connect harness connector.

-- Fasten wiring harness with clamps on left and right (connect right ground wire also).

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-- Install upper part of steering column switch trim.

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WARNING:

Before installing the upper part of the steering column switch, clip harness connector for airbag unit at location provided on boot.

-- Install steering wheel.

-- Install lever for length adjustment and secure with pin.

-- Install lever for tilt adjustment and fasten with hex socket bolt.

-- Check tilt and length adjustments, and adjust cable if necessary STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Connect battery ground strap.

-- Check steering column switch for function.

-- Install left footwell air duct.

-- Install cover under instrument panel.

NOTE:

With wheels straight ahead, steering wheel spoke must be horizontal.