[V6-12v] Changing ignition switch

[Lt.Kubosh]

I recommend Loctite #243 what is medium strength thread lock and it is OIL
resistant. (~$5 for 5g)

The panel can be easily removed without removing the steering wheel.

To get the panel out unscrew the two Philips screws which holds the plastic
bar between the panel and steering wheel. (Screws are downside up - one is
right above the ignition keyhole and second is on the same place just left
from steering wheel). Once you pry the bar out (left side and then pull it
to the left) you will see three Philips screws on the bottom panel side.
Unscrew them and pry the panel out.
Just be very gently to not break the plastic holders on the bottom side.
The cables are not long enough, so you must pull the right side out to reach
behind it with hand and disconnect them.
It is useful to look there with some light for the first time - from
passenger seat - where are the connectors and how to disengage their locks..
After disconnecting you can get the whole panel out easily.

Martin


-----Original Message-----
From: v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Tom Christiansen
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 6:43 PM
To: Lt.Kubosh
Cc: v6-12v at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [V6-12v] Changing ignition switch


BTW: Bentley recommends that you use blue locktite on the set screws
holding the ignition switch in place.

Tom

At 06:17 AM 7/6/2004, Lt.Kubosh wrote:
>This looks to be just for manual tranny. In A100 it is much more simple.
>1) Disconnect battery ground strap.
>skip 2-6
>7) Remove instrument cluster (2 philips screws; 3philips scress). The
>electrical
>connectors have a locking device in the center. pop it out about 1/8" (3-4
>mm) before pulling on the connector.
>8) The ignition switch is now easily accessible through the hole where the
>instrument cluster used to be. It's held in place with two slotted
>setscrews. Undo the screws a couple of turns and slide the electrical part
>forward to get it out. ! These screws are often covered by some red thread
>lock paint. They are hard to see, because they sit inside the hole. Use
some
>mirror, to see there.!
>9) Replace any burnt out bulbs in the instrument cluster now that you are
>in there...
>10) Assembly is reverse of removal.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com]On
>Behalf Of Tom Christiansen
>Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 6:30 PM
>To: Elliott Potter; Kent McLean
>Cc: v6-12v at audifans.com
>Subject: [V6-12v] Changing ignition switch
>
>
>At 09:54 AM 7/4/2004, Elliott Potter wrote:
> >It's actually the electrical part behind the switch, so you don't need
> >to re-key anything.  Perhaps someone on the list has done this more
> >recently than me and can help with a procedure?
> >
> >Incidentally, that's one I'd like to put on 12v.org if there are any
> >volunteers.
>
>I've done it on my 1994 90S. Here's the procedure (follow at your own
risk).
>
>1) Disconnect battery ground strap.
>2) Remove driver's side air bag by following procedure below (at your own
>risk).
>3) Remove steering wheel - be careful not to damage the return spring and
>wire tracks.
>4) Loosen clamp  for the column switches (4 mm hex key through the hole in
>the bottom of the switch trim).
>5) Remove trim around the column switches (two philips screws).
>6) Remove column switches (slide right off).
>7) Remove instrument cluster (AFAIR two philips screws). The electrical
>connectors have a locking device in the center. pop it out about 1/8" (3-4
>mm) before pulling on the connector.
>8) The ignition switch is now easily accessible through the hole where the
>instrument cluster used to be. It's held in place with two slotted
>setscrews. Undo the screws a couple of turns and slide the electrical part
>forward to get it out.
>9) Replace any burnt out bulbs in the instrument cluster now that you are
>in there...
>10) Assembly is reverse of removal.
>
>Airbag removal procedure (1993-94 90):
>FOLLOW AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU DIE IT WON'T BE MY FAULT!!!
>WARNING: Messing with the air bag is like messing with an explosive device.
>If it goes off you'll probably loose an eye or two along with some fingers.
>Maybe you'll even die. Follow at your own risk.
>1) Disconnect battery ground.
>2) Disconnect air bag power (red connector behind a small cover in the
>driver's side foot well (roughly above the brake pedal AFAIR).
>3) Undo the Torx T-30 screws accessible through holes in the side of the
>steering wheel trim.
>4) Disconnect air bag harness connector.
>5) Remove airbag.
>6) Installation is reverse of removal. Tighten right Torx screw before the
>left.
>
>Torques:
>Column switch clamp socket head bolt: 2.5 Nm
>Steering wheel nut: 40 Nm
>Air bag Torx screws: 6 Nm
>
>Tom
>
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