17.0. Paddle switch block:
1 - slip ring and steering wheel angle sensor
2 - steering column wiper / washer switch
3 - stalk switch for direction indicator / dipped / main beam switching
4 - clamping ring
5 - bolt. Tightening torque 3 Nm
Withdrawal
1. Lower the steering column all the way down.
2. Disconnect the wire terminal with the ignition off «masses» (-) from the negative pole of the battery.
Attention! If the radio has an access code, then when the battery is disconnected, this code is deleted. Once the battery has been connected, the radio can only be switched on by entering the appropriate code or by using the services of an AUDI workshop or the radio manufacturer. Therefore, before disconnecting the battery, check and write down the entered code.
3. Remove the airbag unit on the steering wheel.
Attention! All work related to the airbag system should be entrusted to a specialist workshop.
4. Remove the steering wheel (see relevant chapter).
5. Pry off cover 1 on the instrument panel from the side, and then remove it (see illustration).
17.5. Pry off cover 1 on the instrument panel from the side, and then remove it
6. Remove a casing of a steering column, having unscrewed the corresponding bolts of fastening.
7. Unscrew the bolts 1, 3, 5-7 and remove the top 4 and bottom 2 pads of the steering column switch block (see illustration).
17.7. Unscrew the bolts 1, 3, 5-7 and remove the top 4 and bottom 2 pads of the steering column switch block
8. Disconnect plugs 1 and 2 (see illustration).
17.8. Disconnect plugs 1 and 2
9. Make sure the hole is (see arrow 1 in illustration 17.9) slip ring shows a yellow mark, and both marks (see arrows in illustration 17.9) on the body of the ring are on the same line. Secure the slip ring in this position with adhesive tape (see arrow in illustration 17.9a).
17.9. Make sure the hole (see arrow 1) slip ring shows a yellow mark, and both marks (see arrows) on the body of the ring are in line | 17.9a. Secure the slip ring in this position with adhesive tape (see arrow) |
10. Loosen the bolt 2 of the clamp for fastening the steering column switches so that they move easily enough (see illustration).
17.10. Loosen the bolt 2 of the collar of the steering column switches so that they move easily enough
11. Disconnect plugs 1, 3 and 4 (see illustration 17.10), and then remove the switches from the steering shaft.
Installation
The steering column switches are installed in the reverse order of removal.
12. Align the steering column switch 2 and the lower part 3 of the steering column cover so that the indent «A» from the steering wheel was 3 mm. In this position, tighten the bolt 1 of the switch mounting clamp (see illustration).
17.12. Align the steering column switch 2 and the lower part 3 of the steering column cover so that the offset «A» from the steering wheel was 3 mm. In this position, tighten the bolt 1 of the switch mounting clamp
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