Removing and installing steering column - vehicles up to and including model year 2014 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• When installing the steering column, it is important to keep strictly to the specified sequence for fitting the securing bolts.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove steering wheel .
2. Remove dash panel cover (driver side) 68Shelves/trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side).
3. Remove crash bar General body repairs, interior70Central tube for dash panel; Exploded view - central tube for dash panel.
4. Remove steering column switch module Electrical system94Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module.
5. Unplug connector (arrow) from immobiliser reader coil D2.

6. Unplug connector (2) from ignition/starter switch (1).
7. Move electrical wiring clear.
8. Release connector (1) and detach from control unit for electronic steering column lock J764.
9. Unclip cable guide (arrow) and move electrical wiring clear.
10. Fold floor covering back slightly.
11. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in direction of (arrow).
12. Unscrew lower securing bolt (arrow).
13. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from steering column and hold steering column.
14. Lower steering column (1) slightly and pull carefully out of guide (arrow) on central tube (2) for dash panel.
15. ⚠ Observe instructions for handling and transporting steering column . — Fit projections (arrow A) on steering column (1) into guides (arrow B) on central tube (2) for dash panel.
16. Swivel steering column up, align with mounting bracket and bring into position. [Note: When installing the steering column, it is important to keep strictly to the specified sequence for fitting the securing bolts.]
17. Tighten steering column bolts (arrows).
18. Release lever on side of steering column.
19. Screw in lower securing bolt (arrow) and tighten.
20. Fit universal joint (1) onto steering pinion.
21. Insert new hexagon bolt (arrow) and tighten.

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