Removing trim (top) for steering column switch: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7
Step-by-step removing trim (top) for steering column switch for the Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7: 5 steps, 2 torque figures.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 0.6 Nm (0.4 lb-ft) | Unscrew Torx bolts (3) with special screwdriver T8T40056, tightening torque |
| 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft) | Remove bolts (1) (2x |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Pull steering column out and tilt downwards as far as it will go.
- Remove bolts (1) (2x). Tightening torque: 3 Nm — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
- Unscrew Torx bolts (3) with special screwdriver T8T40056, tightening torque 0.6 Nm. — 0.6 Nm (0.4 lb-ft)
- Unclip trim cover downwards from dash panel (arrow).
- Detach upper trim (2) for steering column switch.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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