Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Avant QuattroSECTION Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764

Removing 

WARNING:

Note the following before removing the steering column:

Create a sketch showing the:

  • Routing of the electrical wiring harnesses,
  • Securing the electrical wiring harnesses,
  • Cable tie locations.

This especially applies to the wiring harness to the electronic steering column lock control module -J764-.

Note the following before installing the steering column:

  • Route the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Secure the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Install all the cable ties that were loosened or cut in the same locations when installing the steering column.
  • Make sure the wiring harness to the electronic steering column lock control module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.

Only the following steering column components need to be removed to replace the electronic steering column lock control module -- :

-- Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the electronic steering column lock control module -- -2-.

Fig 1: Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
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