Dead End on Ignition Switch Replacement

[Ed Kellock]

I recently removed an airbag steering wheel for the first time and am
disappointed that I waited so long to do so.  It isn't difficult and once I
got comfortable with the procedure to deactivate the airbag, I had it on and
off a couple times in a week.  It really does make removing the IC so much
easier.  I have done it before w/o and have the scratches, etc. to show for
it.  Patience is not my long suit.  Once the steering wheel is off, it's one
more bolt to remove all the stalk switches and presto, the whole IC and all
that stuff behind/under it is right at your finger tips.  A little extra
time can make an already difficult/unknown procedure way easier. 

Ed
 


-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of hayes myers
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:48 PM
To: Eric Huppert
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Dead End on Ignition Switch Replacement


Steering wheel removal is easy...and makes doing the I/C easier as
well...which may prevent damaging of connectors and/or the IC itself. I did
mine 3 times... having the 24mm socket makes doing the wheel a breeze. i got
it out with the wheel on the first time... and decided to try with wheel off
on second attempt due to frustration the first time. anyway, either way
works. cheers!

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Eric Huppert <ehuppert at hvc.rr.com> wrote:

> Paul,
>
>
>
> Thought I had done a write up, but unable to find it, so..
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> You're going to have to pull the instrument cluster out as the two set 
> screws for the switch are accessed from the top. The IC can be removed 
> without pulling the steering wheel, btdt many times. Take your time 
> getting it (IC) past the lower wood trim so it doesn't get dinked.
>
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> The screws will have some orange sealant in the holes, gently scrape 
> it out. Believe I used a small jewelers type screwdriver as the screws 
> are small. (small mirror useful as you can't look straight down due to 
> dashpad, etc) Do
> NOT remove the set screws, loosen just enough so switch will slide out.
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> Hopefully the tail on your ign tumbler assy is good, if not you will 
> be feeling LOTS of pain!
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> Let me know if further clarification needed..
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> Eric
>
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