Removing and installing trim for steering column switch module — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Fit the trim (bottom section) before installing the handle.
• In the illustration the steering column trim has been removed from the vehicle.

📋 Procedure

1. Pull out steering wheel with adjuster as far as it will go and move it downwards.
2. Pull off trim cover (1) in direction of (arrow).
3. Separate top section of steering column trim from bottom section by pulling upwards (arrows).
4. Detach trim cover and unhook top section of steering column trim at bottom section. [Note: For greater clarity, the illustration shows the interior without the steering wheel. It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. The bolts (1 and 2) can be accessed by turning the steering wheel from the straight-ahead position 90° in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.]
5. Unscrew bolts (4) and remove handle (3) for adjusting steering column.

6. Unscrew bolts (1), (2) and (5).
7. Detach bottom section of steering column trim.
8. Fit the trim (bottom section) before installing the handle.
9. First hook the top section of the steering column trim into the bottom trim section at the front (arrow 1).
10. Make sure that pin at rear of steering column trim (bottom section) engages in opening of retaining tab on steering column trim (top section) (arrow 2). [Note: In the illustration the steering column trim has been removed from the vehicle.]
11. Engage trim cover at instrument cluster.

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