Audi A3 Quiz
Body Electrical Equipment

Removing and installing steering column switch

In this manual: Body Electrical Equipment
Owner's Manual — 42Routine Care and Maintenance — 32Engine — 22Engine Cooling System — 9Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems — 11Fuel System — 9Fuel Injection System — 4Diesel engine injection system — 5Exhaust System — 9Electronic Ignition and Fuel Injection Control System — 6Charging and Starting Systems — 12Manual transmission — 12Clutch and Drive Shafts — 6Brake System — 13Front Suspension — 5Rear Suspension — 6Steering — 7Body — 70Body Electrical Equipment — 37Wiring Diagrams — 35
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GENERAL INFORMATION

The steering column switch comprises: both turn signal/high beam switches and the wiper switch. REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable with the ignition switched off.

CAUTION

As a result, information in the electronic memory modules, such as the radio code, will be erased. Without the code, the radio can only be activated by the manufacturer or an AUDI workshop. Therefore, refer to the Radio code input subsection. Be sure to read the safety notes on using the airbag, refer to the Steering subsection.

2. Remove the driver's airbag unit, refer to the Removing and installing airbag unit subsection.

3. Remove the steering wheel, refer to the Removing and installing steering wheel subsection.

4. Disconnect the steering column adjustment lever –1–.

5. Remove the 2 Phillips screws –4– and the hex socket screw –2– (4 mm Allen key).

6. Remove the 2 retaining screws –3– using a thin long screwdriver.

7. Remove the upper and lower parts of the steering column switch trim.

8. Disconnect connector –1–.

9. Unscrew the hex socket screw –2– (5 mm) so that the steering column switch can move slightly.

10. Carefully disconnect the electrical connections from the steering column switch.

CAUTION

When removing the steering column switch, the spring remains on the switch. Make sure the spring does not twist and remains in its centre position.

11. Remove the steering column switch from the column and set it aside. INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. Install the combination switch –2– onto the steering column without tightening it.

2. Install the steering wheel.

3. First secure the combination switch –2– on the steering column with Allen screw –3– so that the distance to the steering wheel is a = 3 mm.

4. Remove the steering wheel again and continue installation in reverse order of removal.

5. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Removing and installing steering wheel.

6. Install the airbag. Refer to Removing and installing airbag unit.

7. Connect the negative (–) battery cable.

CAUTION

: Activate the automatic height adjustment of the power window, and set the clock and enter the radio code, refer to the Radio code input subsection.

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