steering AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G Suspension Steering Column Remove And Install Workshop Manual
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Manually adjustable steering 
column, removing and 
installing 
     
Removing  
      The manually adjustable steering column is 
supplied as an assembly through the Parts 
Department. The steering column is serviced by 
replacement only.  
      The ignition lock from the faulty steering column 
can be refitted   page 48
-82
 .  
     
WARNING! 
     
Before removing the steering wheel: 
     
The wheels must be in straight-ahead 
position before removing the steering wheel. 
     Observe all safety precautions before 
starting work on any part of the airbag 
system  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
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- Remove steering wheel   page 48
-67
 (for 
sports steering wheel   page 48
-70
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Removing steering column switch  
     
-  Release steering column adjuster.
     
-  Pull steering column out fully (to end of 
adjustment range). 
    
- Remove screws -1- (2x). 
   Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
- Remove handle -2-.
    
-  Remove two screws (arrows).
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove upper section of steering column switch trim -1-.
   When installing, insert upper section into hooks of lower section, swivel 
downward and install screws 
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- Remove screws -2- (2x). 
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove socket-head bolt -1-.
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove lower steering column switch trim -3-.
    
-  Disconnect harness connector -1-.
- Remove screw -2-.
   Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
-  Disconnect harness connectors -3-.
-  Remove steering column switch -4-.
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-  Remove tie wraps and disconnect harness connectors on steering 
column. 
Lock cable must be disengaged on vehicles with automatic 
transmission 
-  Move selector lever to "P" position.
    
-  Turn ignition key to position -B- (ignition ON).
-  Lift locking clip -1- slightly and disconnect lock cable -2- from steering 
lock housing. 
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-  Remove nut -1- on universal joint.
- 
Disengage by turning eccentric bolt (Torx  T50) clockwise and 
remove bolt. -  Release steering column adjuster.
    
-  Swing universal joint clear. 
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 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 94
    -  Remove steering column socket-head bolts -1- and remove steering 
column. 
Removing and installing steering lock housing   page 48
-95
Checking steering column for damage   page 48
-94
Removing and installing lock cylinder:
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Installing  
    
-  Attach steering column to cross member by installing four socket-head 
bolts -1-. 
-  Release steering column adjuster.
-  Install universal joint onto steering gear pinion.
    
- 
Install eccentric bolt (Torx  T50) through lower part and tighten 
(engage) counterclockwise. -  Install nut and tighten. 
   Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, 
lock cable must be engaged 
    
-  To engage lock cable, first turn ignition key to position -B- (ignition ON).
-  Move selector lever to park position.
-  Install lock cable -2- in steering lock housing. Make sure locking clip -1-
engages. 
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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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