Removing and installing steering column - vehicles from model year 2015 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• (Items 3, 4) can be disregarded.
• When installing the steering column, it is important to keep strictly to the specified sequence for fitting the securing bolts.
• (Arrow) can be disregarded.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove steering wheel .
2. Remove footwell vent (driver side) Heating, air conditioning87Air duct system; Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in passenger compartment.
3. Remove steering column switch module Electrical system94Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module.
4. Remove bolt (2).
5. Detach intermediate shaft from steering column and pivot to one side.

6. Unscrew nut (2).
7. Detach crash bar (1) from stud (arrow) and remove.
8. Release retaining clip (1), pivot data bus diagnostic interface J533(item 2) out of retaining frame (arrow) and move it to one side. [Note: (Items 3, 4) can be disregarded.]
9. Release retainers (1), press catches downwards and unplug electrical connectors (2, 3).
10. Unplug electrical connector (2).
11. Release catch (arrow) and detach bracket (1) for wiring harness downwards.
12. Remove bolts (1, 2, 4).
13. Detach steering column (3) from central tube for dash panel (arrow) and remove.
14. ⚠ Observe instructions for handling and transporting steering column . — Attach steering column (2) to central tube (1) for dash panel, as shown in illustration. [Note: When installing the steering column, it is important to keep strictly to the specified sequence for fitting the securing bolts.]
15. Tighten bolts (2, 4) for steering column.
16. Release lever on side of steering column.
17. Fit bolt (1) at bottom and tighten. [Note: (Arrow) can be disregarded.]
18. Install crash bar General body repairs, interior70Central tube for dash panel; Exploded view - central tube for dash panel.
19. Fit intermediate shaft (1) onto steering pinion.
20. Insert and tighten new bolt (2). [Note: (Arrow) can be disregarded.]
21. Install steering column switch module Electrical system94Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module.
22. Install footwell vent (driver side) Heating, air conditioning87Air duct system; Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in passenger compartment.
23. Install steering wheel .
24. Perform basic setting for steering angle sender G85.
25. Select Guided Fault Finding mode.
26. Press the Go to button, select the option "“Function/component selection”" and then select the following menu items:
27. Follow instructions on screen.

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