Withdrawal
1. Disconnect the negative cable (–) battery with the ignition off.
Warning: As a result, information is erased from the electronic memory units, such as the code of the radio receiver. Without a code, the radio can only be switched on by the manufacturer or an AUDI workshop. Therefore, read the materials of the subsection Entering the radio code.
Warning: Be sure to read the notes on safety measures when using the airbag, while referring to the subsection Steering.
2. Remove the airbag unit from the driver's side, while referring to the subsection Removal and installation of the airbag unit.
3. Remove a steering wheel, at the same time address to subsection Removal and installation of a steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the handle of the steering column adjustment mechanism -1-.
5. Remove the 2 cross-head screws -4- and the hexagon socket screw -2- (wrench 4 mm).
6. Remove the 2 mounting screws -3- with a thin long screwdriver.
7. Remove the upper and lower parts of the steering column switch cover.
8. Disconnect connector -1-.
9. Loosen the hexagon socket screw -2- (5 mm) so that the steering column switch can move slightly.
10. Carefully disconnect the electrical connections from the steering column switch.
Warning: When removing the steering column switch, the spring remains on the switch. Make sure that the spring does not twist and remains in its middle position.
11. Remove the steering column switch from the column and lay it aside.
Installation
1. Put the steering column switch -2- on the steering column without securing it.
2. Put on the steering wheel.
3. First fix the steering column switch -2- with a hexagon socket screw -3- on the steering column so that the distance to the steering wheel is a = 3 mm.
4. Again remove a steering wheel and carry out further installation in sequence, return to removal.
5. Install the steering wheel, refer to subsection Removal and installation of a steering wheel.
6. Install the airbag, refer to subsection Removal and installation of the airbag unit.
7. Connect ground cable (–) battery. Attention: Activate the high-rise automatic power window, and also set the clock and enter the radio code, refer to the subsection Entering the radio code.
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