Removing and installing return ring with with slip ring (coil connector / ESP sensor) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove airbag unit (driver side):
2. Remove steering wheel Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive48.
3. Pull steering column out and tilt downwards as far as it will go.
4. Remove Torx bolts using special screwdriver T8T40056(3) and (5) as well as hexagon socket head bolt (4).
5. Tightening torque: 1 Nm — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)

6. Separate upper trim (2) for steering column switch from lower trim (1) and detach both sections.
7. Unplug connector (1).
8. Carefully release retaining hooks (arrows) and detach return ring with slip ring from steering column switch.
9. Make sure all three retaining hooks and connector are properly engaged. [Note: Return ring with slip ring should only be removed and installed in centre position (wheels in straight-ahead position).A new return ring with slip ring is secured in centre position with a cable tie or tear-off ring.ESP sensor must be calibrated on vehicles with ESP sensor in return ring with slip ring.]

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