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1 - Steering wheel
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 126
2 - Torx bolts -T30- (2x), 7 Nm
3 - Cap
❑ For Torx bolt
⇒ Item 2 (page 124) -
4 - Multi-point socket head bolt
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ Item 4 (page 127)
❑ Always replace after re‐
moving
5 - Airbag unit -N95-
♦ Removing
WARNING
♦Heed the safety regula‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 94 .
♦Heed the disposal regu‐
lations for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 96 .
– With the ignition switch‐
ed on, disconnect the
battery earth wire ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Pull the steering wheel
out and up as far as pos‐
sible.
– Turn the steering wheel
-1- to the centre position
(wheels in straight-
ahead position).
– Turn the steering wheel -1- approx. 80° to the right out of the centre position.
– Unclip the cap -3-.
– Slacken off the Torx bolt -2-.
– Turn the steering wheel -1- approx. 160° to the left.
– Unclip the cap -3-.
– Slacken off the Torx bolt -2-.
Note
Before unplugging the connectors,
discharge static by briefly touching
the door striker plate or vehicle
body.
– Disconnect the plug -8- for the coil connector.
– Multi-function steering wheel: Unplug the connector for the multi-function steering wheel -10- from the
multi-function coupling -6- in the steering wheel.
– Set down the airbag unit -5- with the impact cushion facing upwards.
♦ Installing
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
124 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection
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