Audi Q3: Steering Wheel

Overview - Steering Wheel

1 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-

• With Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Steering Column Switch Module; Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527, Removing and Installing.

2 - Wiring Harness

• For Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-

3 - Airbag Unit

• With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-

  WARNING

Follow the safety precautions when working on airbags. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.00; Safety Precautions; Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions.

• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing.

4 - Bolt

• 50 Nm
• Always replace if removed

5 - Steering Wheel with Airbag Unit

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing".
• There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

6 - Connector

• For Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138-
• Replacing. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Connector, Replacing.

7 - Locking Bracket

Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Position steering wheel as far back as possible. Use entire steering column adjustment range to do this.

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

  Note

Removal and installation of steering wheel must take place in center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).

- Straighten the wheels.

- Remove bolt -2-.

- Mark position of steering wheel/column with a felt-tip pen.

- Remove steering wheel -3- from steering column.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

- Before positioning steering wheel, make sure wheels are in straight position.

- When installing a removed steering wheel, ensure that the markings on the steering column/steering wheel are aligned.

- When installing a new steering wheel (without a marking): mount the steering wheel in its center position (the steering wheel spokes must be horizontal and the wheels must be in the straight-ahead position).

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

- Perform road test.

- If steering wheel is crooked, remove it again and rotate it on steering column splines.

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