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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Steering Column
Overview - Steering Column
Note
Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
1 - Instrument Panel Central Tube
2 - Shear Bolt
Tighten the shear bolt until head shears off
Steering Gear
Overview - Steering Gear
Part 1
1 - Bolt
6 Nm
For securing the wire
2 - Bolt
Tightening specification: -item 9-
Always replace if removed
Clean the threaded h
Wheel and Tire Guide
Audi Q3, Type 8U
This is the Wheel and Tire Guide for the Following Model:
"Audi Q3 / RS Q3".
Play Close Attention to the corresponding Notes and Cautions As Well As the
Comments in the Document.
SEE MORE:
Brake fluid
Fig. 151 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the brake fluid level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir fig. 146. The brake
fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX markings.
Th
Overview - Window Regulator
1 - Door
2 - Window Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator, Removing and Installing".
3 - Nut
6 Nm
4 - Cap
5 - Window Regulator Motor
Left Rear Window Regulator Motor -V26-
Right Rear
