Removing and installing control unit for electronic steering column lock J764 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• No swarf must enter the steering column.Use a cloth or similar to prevent swarf from dropping into the steering column. — Drill out shear bolts(arrows) using right angle drill with 8.5 mm Ø bit.
• If the control unit for electronic steering column lock J764 has been renewed it must be adapted; select "“Replace”" function in "“Guided Functions”" on .

📋 Procedure

1. Turn wheels to straight ahead position.
2. Pull down lever on side of steering column.
3. Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
4. Press lever on side of steering column back up.
5. Remove steering wheel .

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9. ⚠ No swarf must enter the steering column.Use a cloth or similar to prevent swarf from dropping into the steering column. — Drill out shear bolts(arrows) using right angle drill with 8.5 mm Ø bit.
10. Remove swarf with small brush.
11. Unplug connector (1), move electrical wiring clear at retaining bracket (arrow) and carefully detach control unit for electronic steering column lock J764 from steering column.
12. ⚠ After removing the control unit for electronic steering column lock J764, make sure no dirt or foreign bodies get into the steering column. — Secure control unit for electronic steering column lock J764(1) with new shear bolts (arrows).
13. Tighten shear bolts (arrows) evenly until bolt heads shear off.
14. Install steering wheel .
15. If the control unit for electronic steering column lock J764 has been renewed it must be adapted; select "“Replace”" function in "“Guided Functions”" on .
16. Perform basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using .
17. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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