Audi Q3: Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing

Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing, with Mechanical Ignition Lock

Removing

- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

- Remove the driver airbag. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing.

- Removing the steering wheel. Refer to → Suspension, Axles, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing.

- Remove the trim for the steering column switch module. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments/Covers; Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel.

- Remove the connector lock -4-, press the release downward and disconnect the connector -3-.

  WARNING

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

Before disconnecting connector, discharge static electricity from your body by touching an electrically grounded vehicle component such as the door latch striker pin.

- Remove the connector lock -1- and press down and disconnect the connector -2-.

- Release the connector -3- and to do this insert the screwdriver -1- on the hook -2- as shown in the illustration and carefully release the connector.

- Release the tab -3- with a narrow screwdriver.

- Push the locking mechanism -1- and remove the steering column switch module -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Push the steering column switch module in the steering lock housing until it engages audibly.

- Install the trim for the steering column switch module. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments/Covers; Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel.

- Install the steering wheel. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing.

- Install the driver airbag. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing.

Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing, with Electronic Ignition Lock

Removing

- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

- Remove the driver airbag. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing.

- Removing the steering wheel. Refer to → Suspension, Axles, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing.

- Remove the trim for the steering column switch module. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments/Covers; Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel.

- Remove the connector lock -4-, press the release downward and disconnect the connector -3-.

  WARNING

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

Before disconnecting connector, discharge static electricity from your body by touching an electrically grounded vehicle component such as the door latch striker pin.

- Remove the connector lock -1- and press down and disconnect the connector -2-.

- Release the tab -3- with a narrow screwdriver.

- Push the locking mechanism -1- and remove the steering column switch module -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Push the steering column switch module in the steering lock housing until it engages audibly.

- Install the trim for the steering column switch module. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments/Covers; Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel.

- Install the steering wheel. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing.

- Install the driver airbag. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing.

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