Audi Q5: Steering Wheel
Overview - Steering Wheel

1 - Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Steering Column Switch Module;
Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing.
2 - Steering Wheel
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Steering Wheel, Removing and
Installing"
3 - Bolt
- 30 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Connector
5 - Connector
6 - Driver Side Airbag
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit with
Igniter, Removing and Installing.
WARNING
Follow the safety precautions when working on airbags. Refer
to
→ Rep. Gr.00; Safety Precautions; Pyrotechnic Components Safety
Precautions.
7 - Bolt
8 - Cap
Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Steering Wheel Scales -VAS6458-
Removing
Note
- Applies to vehicles equipped with dynamic steering:
- Before the steering wheel can be removed from the steering
column, the steering wheel must be in the exact horizontal using
the Steering Wheel Scales -VAS6458-. Mount the new steering
wheel so that it is horizontal using the Steering Wheel Level
-VAS6458-.
- After doing this step, the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- for
setting the steering wheel position must be checked. While doing
this, select the appropriate measured values block in the
Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- in on board
diagnostics. If the displayed value is > 0.5º, then the Steering
Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated again and the dynamic
steering must be adapted. Select the program in Guided Fault
Finding. Refer to
→ Chapter "Dynamic Steering Basic Setting".
- Bring wheels in the straight position.
- Position steering wheel as far back as possible. Use entire
steering column adjustment range to do this.
- Remove the airbag unit. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit
with Igniter, Removing and Installing.
Note
Removal and installation of steering wheel must take place
in center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
- Remove the bolt -2-.
- Mark position of steering wheel/column with a felt-tip pen.
- Remove steering wheel -3- from
steering column.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Before positioning steering wheel, make sure wheels are in
straight position.
- When installing a removed steering wheel, ensure that the
markings on the steering column/steering wheel are aligned.
- When installing a new steering wheel (without a marking):
mount the steering wheel in its center position (the steering
wheel spokes must be horizontal and the wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position).
- Install steering wheel.
- Install the airbag unit. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Driver Side Airbag; Airbag Unit
with Igniter, Removing and Installing.
- Perform a road test.
- If steering wheel is crooked, remove it again and rotate it
on steering column splines.
READ NEXT:
1 - Bolt
Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel Central Tube; Overview -
Instrument Panel Central Tube.
2 - Bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Removing
- Bring wheels in the straight position.
- Position the steering wheel as far down as possible
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
WARNING
Note the following before removing the steering
column:
Create a sketch showing the:
routing o
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General Information
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working.
Wear safety goggles and gloves when working with refrigerant
and nitrogen.
Workshop extraction systems are to be switched on.
Use the service station to discharge the refrigerant
circuit, only then open screw connections and replac
On poor road and offroad, there is always only
one motto: Plan ahead and drive slowly!
Please observe the following when driving away
from paved roads:
Drive only on roads and offroad sections which
match the design of your vehicle and your abilities
as a driver. Never take risks!
Drive slowly