1997 AUDI A4 Suspension Steering Column Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Manually adjustable steering
column, removing and
installing

Removing
The manually adjustable steering column is
supplied as an assembly through the Parts
Department. The steering column is serviced by
replacement only.
The ignition lock from the faulty steering column
can be refitted page 48
-82
.

WARNING!

Before removing the steering wheel:

The wheels must be in straight-ahead
position before removing the steering wheel.
Observe all safety precautions before
starting work on any part of the airbag
system page 48
-62
.

Non compliance with the above can cause
failure of the airbag system.

- Remove driver-side airbag unit page 48
-64

(for sport steering wheel page 48
-68
).
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- Remove steering wheel page 48
-67
(for
sports steering wheel page 48
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Removing steering column switch

- Release steering column adjuster.

- Pull steering column out fully (to end of
adjustment range).

- Remove screws -1- (2x).
Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
- Remove handle -2-.

- Remove two screws (arrows).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove upper section of steering column switch trim -1-.
When installing, insert upper section into hooks of lower section, swivel
downward and install screws
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- Remove screws -2- (2x).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove socket-head bolt -1-.
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove lower steering column switch trim -3-.

- Disconnect harness connector -1-.
- Remove screw -2-.
Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
- Disconnect harness connectors -3-.
- Remove steering column switch -4-.
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- Remove tie wraps and disconnect harness connectors on steering
column.
Lock cable must be disengaged on vehicles with automatic
transmission
- Move selector lever to "P" position.

- Turn ignition key to position -B- (ignition ON).
- Lift locking clip -1- slightly and disconnect lock cable -2- from steering
lock housing.
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- Remove nut -1- on universal joint.
-
Disengage by turning eccentric bolt (Torx T50) clockwise and
remove bolt. - Release steering column adjuster.

- Swing universal joint clear.
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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 94
- Remove steering column socket-head bolts -1- and remove steering
column.
Removing and installing steering lock housing page 48
-95
Checking steering column for damage page 48
-94
Removing and installing lock cylinder:
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Installing

- Attach steering column to cross member by installing four socket-head
bolts -1-.
- Release steering column adjuster.
- Install universal joint onto steering gear pinion.

-
Install eccentric bolt (Torx T50) through lower part and tighten
(engage) counterclockwise. - Install nut and tighten.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
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