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:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the "Guided Fault Finding"
function and the corresponding connection lines. Refer to
Workshop Equipment.
A standard thermometer (for temperature measurement; if
necessary, a thermometer with two measuring probes for
Work procedure may vary depending on the type of tools
selected (the tool-specific operating instructions should
therefore be followed).
The refrigerant circuit is to be discharged if parts of the
refrigerant circuit are to be removed, if there is any doubt
about the quantity of refrigerant i