Removing and installing steering column trim — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

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• If only the gap cover (2) and the upper part of the steering column trim (1) are to be removed, the airbag and steering wheel need not be removed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove airbag unit on driver side .
2. Remove steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column and steering wheel; Removing and installing steering wheel.
3. Release locking lever of steering wheel positioner.
4. Pull out steering column and press it downwards.
5. Release window channel (2) from mountings.

6. Release upper part of steering column trim (1) from mountings and remove [Note: If only the gap cover (2) and the upper part of the steering column trim (1) are to be removed, the airbag and steering wheel need not be removed.]
7. Unscrew 2 bolts (2) from above.
8. Unscrew (3) from underneath.
9. Release lower part of steering column trim (1) from mountings
10. Guide upper part of steering column trim (1) over steering column switch and electronic ignition lock from front. Then, screw it onto steering column switch.
11. Tighten bolts (2) and (3).
12. Guide upper part of steering column trim (1) into the rear eye of the lower part of the steering column trim and push it into lower part of steering column trim so that it latches into place.
13. Clip gap cover (2) onto upper part of steering column trim (1).
14. Attach gap cover (2) on right and left, and push it into dash panel insert so that it latches into place.
15. Install steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column and steering wheel; Removing and installing steering wheel.
16. Install airbag unit on driver side .

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