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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Steering Column Electronics Control Module Connector Assignment
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with Mechanical Ignition Lock
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Overview - Parking Aid
In the Front of the Vehicle
1 - Right Front Parking Aid Sensor -G252-
In the front bumper cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Parking Aid Sensor, Remov
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Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high altitudes,
note the following information:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in reverse.
When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill
Checking coolant
Fig. 150 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank (diagram): 1 cover; 2
markings
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the coolant level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Switch the ignition off.
Open the hood.
Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion
tank fig. 146 using th
