Audi TT 8J steering wheel removal and install.

Описание: Video Tutorial of how to remove and install a steering wheel on an Audi TT Mk2 8J.

Tools required:

1 large Ratchet/ Socket Wrench
1 M12 triple square/ triple point bit
Socket to mate socket wrench to the triple square bit.
1 small pick or any small hook.
1xT25 torx Screwdriver or bit with extension.
A small screw driver as standby.

1. With the car engine on, turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to each side and remove the cover plugs.

2. Unscrew the Torx 25 screws holding the airbag in.

3. Ensure airbag is no longer held in by the screws. Return wheel to the straight ahead position

4. Remove negative terminal lead from the battery and allow power to discharge from car.

5. Use the pick to remove the airbag plug from the clockspring and the button plug from the airbag. Place airbag in a safe area.

6. Remove steering wheel bolt with M12 triple square bit and socket wrench. Do not remove fully, ease steering wheel from side to side to loosen it before pulling it out. Fully unscrew the steering wheel bolt, note down the steering wheel’s position marker and remove steering wheel.

7. Place new steering wheel on to the steering wheel rack. Ensure it is lined up correctly, if your old steering wheel was not perfectly centered on the steering wheel rack, you can choose to align the new wheel to the old alignment or to the steering wheel alignment mark (but you will need to do a wheel alignment after that). Screw in the steering wheel bolt, (replace with a new one if necessary or put in new loctite blue)

8. Connect airbag to the button plug (black plug) then connect the airbag plug to the clockspring.

9. Connect back the negative terminal to the battery.


10. Test functions of the steering wheel buttons with the engine running

11. Press in to clip the new airbag into the steering wheel.

12. Clear all error codes.


Please note that for safety, you should disconnect the negative terminal on your battery and let the car discharge all power before removing the plug of the airbag. Failure to do so may result in the airbag activating.

Do not attempt this installation if you do not have the proper tools or knowhow.

As you are working with potential explosive materials you will need to take all caution, including discharge of static electricity and prevention of any static or current charge.

By undertaking the removal and install of the steering wheel, you assume all liability, and undertake such risk to life, injury, or damage upon yourself.

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