Audi Q7: Steering Column Switch Module
Overview - Steering Column Switch Module

1 - Steering Column
2 - Steering Column Switch Module
- With the following integrated components:
- Turn Signal Switch -E2-
- Windshield Wiper Intermittent Mode Switch -E22-
- Cruise Control Switch -E45-
- Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138-
- Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
- The components cannot be replaced separately.
- If faulty replace a component of the switch module
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing".
3 - Transportation Protection
- Remove before installing the steering wheel
4 - Locking Ring
5 - Bolt
6 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Column; Overview -
Steering Column.
Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing
- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace control
module" function for the corresponding control module on the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Removing
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel;
Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the steering column trim panels. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers;
Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Remove the steering column switch module
-3-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Steering Column Switch Module"
READ NEXT:
Overview - Parking Aid
Overview - Front Parking Aid
1 - Right Front Parking Aid Sensor -G252-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Parking Aid Sensor, Removing and
Overview - Parallel Parking Assist
1 - Left Front Parallel Parking Assistance Sensor -G568-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sensor, Removing and Installing".
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The luggage compartment lid can be released from the inside in an
emergency.
Fig. 30 Inner luggage compartment lid: access to the emergency release
Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat forward
Remove the mechanical key
Using the mechanical key, pry the cover
off
the luggage compartmen
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacement of a large number of
rejected shock absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweati