2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Multi-function switches, removing and installing: Removing

  • Adjust steering wheel as far out and up as possible.
  • Disconnect battery negative (-) terminal.
  • Remove airbag unit

    See appropriate Air Bag Restraint Systems article in Restraints.

  • Carefully flip airbag unit forward.
  • Carefully disconnect electrical connector -2-. See Fig 1.
  • Remove screws -1- and -3- (1 Nm).
  • Remove switch toward front.
  • Remove switch assembly -4- in direction of -arrow-.
  • Fig 1: Removing Multi-Function Steering Wheel Switch Assembly
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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