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:
Removing
- Remove the front glass panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Glass Panel, Removing and Installing, Front".
- Remove the wind deflector. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wind Deflector, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to
→ Electr
Removing
- Remove the door window. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Door Window, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3 and 4-
on the threaded pins -2- for the
window regulator using an 11 mm socket. To do so, slide the
socket onto the threaded pin.
- Unclip the wind