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Removing and installing coil connector with slip ring and steering angle sender -G85 — AUDI

Removing and installing coil connector with slip ring and steering angle sender -G85 on Audi: factory workshop procedure.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing

Remove steering wheel => Page
48-7
.

Attention:
Wheels must be in straight ahead position when removing steering wheel.
Steering wheel must be in centre position.

Remove driver's storage compartment.

=> General Body Repairs, Interior; Repair Group 68; Storage compartments/covers and trim panels; Removing driver's storage compartment
General Body Repairs, Interior
Storage compartments/covers and trim panels
Removing driver's storage compartment

Screw out bolts -1- and detach handle for steering column adjustment -5-.
Screw out bolts -2...4-.
Detach upper and lower steering column trim sections.

Vehicles without ESP:

Unplug connector -1-.
Use adhesive tape to secure coil connector with slip ring in installation position.
Release fasteners -arrows- and detach coil connector with slip ring from steering column switch.

Vehicles with ESP:

Note:

On vehicles with ESP (electronic stability program), coil connector with slip ring -Item 1- is integrated into housing of steering angle sender -G85.

Unplug connectors -1- and -2-.

Carefully release upper fasteners -arrows-.
Carefully release lower fasteners and detach housing of coil connector with slip ring and steering angle sender from steering column switch.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Slide housing of coil connector with slip ring and steering angle sender onto steering column switch until all fasteners are heard to engage.
Break off transportation protection to remove/detach adhesive securing tape.

Vehicles with ESP:

Move steering angle sender to centre position.
Yellow dot must be visible in hole -arrow 1- and the two marks
-arrows- must be aligned

All models:

Install driver's storage compartment.

=> General Body Repairs, Interior; Repair Group 68; Storage compartments/covers and trim panels; Removing driver's storage compartment
General Body Repairs, Interior
Storage compartments/covers and trim panels
Removing driver's storage compartment

Fit steering wheel => Page
48-8
.

Vehicles with ESP:

Start basic setting for steering angle sender -G85.

=> Running Gear, Self-diagnosis; Repair Group 01
Running Gear, Self-diagnosis

On vehicles with ABS/ESP Mark 60, perform ESP drive test.

=> Running Gear, Self-diagnosis; Repair Group 01
Running Gear, Self-diagnosis

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.