Removing and installing active steering safety lock actuator F437 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• Mark position of active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) (arrow) for subsequent installation.
• Fit active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) according to marking made before removal and secure with two new bolts (1 and 2) as specified in table below, using socket supplied in repair kit.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Note the following before working on the steering column.Steering components are safety components!For reasons of safety, all work on the steering system must be carried out by suitably trained and qualified personnel. Work that is not performed properly can result in serious accidents.Restore the layout of the electrical wiring harnesses exactly as it was prior to removal.Restore the attachments of the electrical wiring harnesses exactly as they were prior to removal. — Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position (front and rear wheels must be in line) and allow steering lock to engage in straight-ahead position if possible.
2. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
3. Mark position of active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) (arrow) for subsequent installation.
4. Unplug electrical connector (4) on active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) (3).
5. Clean paint residue out of heads of bolts (1 and 2).

6. Remove bolts (1 and 2) and detach active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) (3) from steering column.
7. Fit active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering) according to marking made before removal and secure with two new bolts (1 and 2) as specified in table below, using socket supplied in repair kit.
8. Plug in electrical connector on active steering safety lock actuator F437 (dynamic steering).
9. Erase event memory.
10. Drive vehicle to initialise system - turn wheels to approx. 45° from the straight-ahead position in both directions.

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