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8 - Plug for coil connector
9 - Connector for airbag unit
❑ Mechanically encoded to prevent interchange
10 - Connector for multi-function steering wheel
11 - Connector for heated steering wheel
12 - Return ring with slip ring
13 - Coupling for heated steering wheel
14 - Coupling for airbag unit
4.3 Removing and installing airbag coil con‐
nector and return ring with slip ring -
F138-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-
Note
♦
The return ring with slip ring must be removed and installed in
the centre position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
♦
The new return ring with slip ring is secured in the centre po‐
sition with a cable tie or shear ring.
Removing
– Move the adjustable steering column down as far as it will go
and pull out as far as the stop.
– Remove the steering wheel ⇒ page 126 .
– Remove the driver's storage compartment ⇒ page 9 .
Vehicles with mechanically adjustable steering column
– Slacken off the bolt -2-.
– Detach the handle -1-.
3 - Steering column trim
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
128 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection