AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Suspension Steering Column Remove And Install User Guide
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Installing, continued for all vehicles 
     
-  Install steering column switches with trim.
     
-  Align steering column so that gaps in trim are 
even. 
    
-  Tighten socket-head bolts -1- on steering column.
   Tightening torque: 22.5 Nm (17 ft lb)
-  Install driver's side storage compartment.
-  Install steering wheel   page 48
-67
 (for sports steering wheel   page 
48
-70
 ). 
-  Install driver-side airbag unit   page 48
-64
 (for sport steering wheel   
page 48
-68
 ). 
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Steering column, checking for damage
 
      Determining if steering column must be replaced 
following an accident:  
     
Visual check  
     
-  Check all steering column components for 
damage. 
     
Functional check  
     
-  Make sure steering column turns easily without 
jerking. 
     
-  Make sure steering column can be adjusted for 
height and reach. 
    
-  Check gap (dimension -A-) between slide and mounting bracket.
If dimension -A- is larger than 0.5 mm (0.20 in.), steering column is 
damaged and must be replaced 
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Steering lock housing, removing and 
installing
 
     
Removing  
     
WARNING! 
     
Before removing the steering column, make 
sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead 
position. 
     Observe the safety precautions for working 
on airbags   page 48
-62
 . 
     
Non compliance with the above can cause 
failure of the airbag system. 
     
-  Remove driver-side airbag unit   page 48
-64
 
(for sport steering wheel   page 48
-68
 ). 
     
- Remove steering wheel   page 48
-67
 (for 
sports steering wheel   page 48
-70
 ). 
     
-  Remove steering column switch   page 48
-
85
 . 
     
-  On vehicles with automatic transmission, 
disengage lock cable   page 48
-85
 . 
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Removing and installing lock cylinder:  
 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 94
   
Installing   -  Drill out or chisel off shear bolts using suitable chisel -1-.
-  Install new shear bolts. 
-  Tighten shear bolts until heads shear off.
-  On vehicles with automatic transmission, engage lock cable   page 
48
-90
 . 
-  Check function of lock cable   page 48
-92
 .
-  Install steering column switch.
-  Install steering wheel   page 48
-67
 (for sports steering wheel   page 
48
-70
 ). 
-  Install driver-side airbag unit   page 48
-64
 (for sport steering wheel   
page 48
-68
 ). 
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