OVERVIEW
Locating hardware for the electric-adjustment steering column
N-909-890-02 is the Genuine VW/Audi oval-head locating bolt used at the specified electric-adjustment steering-column attachment. It combines an internal multipoint drive with a stepped locating shank, making the original geometry as important as the thread designation.
The confirmed Q7 applications require PR 2C7, the steering column with electric axial and inclination adjustment. A vehicle with a mechanically adjusted column uses a different fastening arrangement; matching the model alone is insufficient.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: N-909-890-02.
- Factory specification: Catalog designation M8 x 10 x 45, oval-head locating bolt with internal multipoint drive.
- Design: Rounded head, recessed multipoint drive and stepped locating shank.
- Quantity supplied: one individual locating bolt.
Retain the full factory M8 x 10 x 45 designation when matching the removed part. It is a locating fastener, and a generic M8 bolt should not be selected by thread diameter alone.
Common reasons to replace
- A rounded multipoint drive that prevents controlled tightening.
- Damaged threads, a bent locating shank or wear affecting the bolt's original seating.
- Missing hardware or an incorrect substitute found during steering-column service.
Steering-column movement or noise can also result from worn pivots, loose supports or an adjustment mechanism fault. Inspect the complete attachment and mating components before attributing a symptom to the bolt.
Vehicle fitment
Fitment is restricted to the original PR 2C7 electric steering-column arrangement and the specified locating position.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 | 2008 | 3.6L VR6 gasoline or 4.2L V8 gasoline | 4L quattro, electric axial and height adjustment, PR 2C7; 6-speed automatic | Original electric-adjustment steering-column locating position specifying N-909-890-02. Excludes manual-adjustment PR 2C5 column. Confirm exact bolt revision by VIN. |
| Audi Q7 | 2010 | 3.6L VR6 gasoline, 4.2L V8 gasoline or 3.0L V6 TDI diesel | 4L quattro, electric axial and height adjustment, PR 2C7; 6-speed automatic | Original PR 2C7 electric steering-column locating attachment specifying N-909-890-02. Not a substitute for mechanical-adjustment column hardware. |
Installation guidance
Have steering-column work performed using the factory procedure for the exact vehicle. Support the column and follow the prescribed electrical isolation and restraint-system precautions before disturbing surrounding components.
Use the correct multipoint tool and specified tightening procedure. Check column attachment security, adjustment travel and steering operation after assembly; any remaining movement requires further diagnosis.
Ordering information
New and unused inventory. Sold individually as N-909-890-02. Confirm VIN, steering-column equipment code and the complete bolt number before ordering.