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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2011Q5 QUATTRO (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION LOCKSTEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)
Steering Column Switch Module
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION Steering Column Switch Module
Steering Column Switch Module
Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Danger of unintended engine ignition.
Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle interior for all work performed on the high voltage vehicle.
- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.
- Remove the driver airbag. Refer to Removal and Installation.
- Remove steering wheel.
- Remove steering column trim.
- Remove bolt - 1 -.
- Disconnect the electrical connector - 2 -.
The technician must discharge static electricity before disconnecting the electrical connector - 3 -, for example by touching the door striker pin.
- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 -.
- Press catch - 1 - in the direction of the - arrow - until the harness connector - 2 - disengages.
- Remove the steering column switch module carefully.
Installing
• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Module and Electronic Ignition Lock Overview ] Service and Repair.
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
- Install steering column trim.
- Install steering wheel.
- Install the driver airbag. Refer to Removal and Installation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.