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".
SEE MORE:
The Roof Antenna -R216- has a maximum of four connections.
The antenna wires are connected directly to the base of the
Roof Antenna -R216-.
The rear headliner must be lowered in order to remove the
Roof Antenna -R216-.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove
Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting from Front Expansion Valve and
Reconnecting
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
O-ring - Front Expansion Valve to Refrigerant Line - High
Press