Steering wheel removal

[Tom Leppke-Hennig]

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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:19:47 -0500
> From: "Danton J. A. Cardoso" <djacardoso at gmail.com>
> Subject: Steering wheel removal
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> Patient: 1998 A4 B5 Avant quattro
> Symptoms: Headlights do not work
> Cause: Most likely blown switch
> Treatment: Remove steering wheel, replace switch
> Supplies: Torx- what size bit for wheel and for spokes?  Would a 3/4"
> drive
> ratchet do the trick?  Do I disconnect the battery so the air bag doesn't
> discharge?
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> Cheers
> --
> Danton J.A. Cardoso


For the airbag, there is a magic disconnect wire above the drivers knees,
in a small panel in the dash under-cover. Disconnecting the battery is not
necessary or helpful for the airbag step itself. It is not a bad idea for
the headlamp switch portion though, as there are wires in that area that
are hot all the time. I wouldn't work on the airbag without following the
manual to the letter, personally.

I am sorry to say that I do not know the size of the Torx driver that hold
on the bag, but 30T rings a bell. I don't understand what you are asking
about with regard to the 3/4" drive ratchet. It sounds like much more than
is necessary. The only time I break out that heavy equipment is to do
wheel bearings. The nut that holds on the wheel is large but not
particularly tight.

Tom LH
1995 90q