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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2001A6 AVANT QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLBRAKE SYSTEM - ABSABS/ESP SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGSTEERING ANGLE SENSOR -G85-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGNOTES

2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro

Steering angle sensor -G85-, removing and installing: Notes

2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Notes

Remove the driver's side airbag unit.
See appropriate Air Bag article in RESTRAINTS.
Remove airbag unit and steering wheel.
See appropriate Air Bag article in RESTRAINTS.
Wheels set to straight-ahead position.
Driver airbag unit and steering wheel removed.
Pull steering column out and tilt downward as far as it will go.
Remove bolt -1- (2x), tightening torque 2.8 Nm.
Remove grip -2-.

Fig 1: Removing Grip From Bottom Of Steering Column
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Remove two Phillips-head screws -arrows-. See Fig 2.
Tightening torque 0.6 Nm.
Remove upper trim panel from steering column switch -1-.
When installing, insert upper shell into hooks of lower shell, swivel downward and screw in place.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Trim Panel From Steering Column Switch
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Remove screws -2- (2x). Tightening torque 0.6 Nm
Remove hex socket head bolt -1-.
Tightening torque 0.6 Nm.
Remove lower trim from steering column switch -3-.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Trim Panel From Steering Column Switch
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The steering angle sensor -G85- is installed in housing -1- together with coil spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Housing
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Remove connectors -1- and -2-.

Fig 5: Removing Connectors
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Carefully lift hooks -arrows- and disconnect steering angle sensor.

Fig 6: Lifting Hooks And Disconnecting Steering Angle Sensor
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.