Removing and installing steering lock housing — AUDI
Removing and installing steering lock housing on Audi: 15 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 42
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- Risk of damage to return ring.Return ring with slip ring must not be turned following removal.Secure return ring with slip ring in installation position using adhesive tape. — Remove steering column trim 68.
- If it is not possible to remove the shear bolt with the socket T10424, the bolt will need to be drilled out using an angle drill and a ∅ 8.5 mm bit.
📋 Procedure
- Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, making use of full range of steering column adjuster.
- Remove airbag unit 69.
- Remove steering wheel 48.
- ⚠ Risk of damage to return ring.Return ring with slip ring must not be turned following removal.Secure return ring with slip ring in installation position using adhesive tape. — Remove steering column trim 68.
- Remove shear bolts (arrows) using socket T10424.
- Turn ignition key to "“on”" position.
- Unplug reader coil wire from steering column switch.
- Detach steering column switch module from steering column. [Note: If it is not possible to remove the shear bolt with the socket T10424, the bolt will need to be drilled out using an angle drill and a ∅ 8.5 mm bit.]
- Remove steering column electronics control unit J527.
- Release clips (arrows) and take steering lock housing (2) out of mounting (1).
- Detach electrical connector at ignition/starter switch.
- Tighten new bolts (arrows) until heads shear off.
- Install steering column trim 68.
- Install steering wheel 48.
- Install airbag unit 69.
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