Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing steering lock housing, vehicles 10.99 ► Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Puller (e.g. Kukko 204/2, commercially available) Removing:   Note t  To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter. t  If the vehicle has a radio with anti-theft coding, obtain code from customer before disconnecting battery. t  When the battery is reconnected, check operation of vehicle electrical equipment (radio, clock and electric windows etc.) according to Workshop Manual or Owner's Manual. –  Disconnect battery → Chapter. –  Remove steering column switch → Chapter.

–  Remove bolt -1- and take off cover -2-. –  Remove bolts -arrows- from driver side storage compartment -3-. –  Take out driver side storage compartment -3-. –  Pull multi-pin connector off ignition/starter switch.

–  Unscrew Torx bolts -1- and remove cable duct cover -2-. –  Carefully pull immobilizer reader coil connector off immobilizer control unit. Vehicles with automatic gearbox

–  Pull clip off and unclip locking cable for ignition key removal lock. Continuation for all vehicles:

–  Drill out shear-head bolt -1- or chisel off if necessary.   WARNING Wear safety goggles.

–  Pull off multi-point adapter sleeve with commercially available puller -1- (e.g. Kukko 204/2). –  Pull steering lock housing and spring off column tube and steering column. Installing: –  Push steering lock housing and spring onto steering column (note fitted position) and loosely screw in shear-head bolt. –  Remove ignition key and engage steering lock.

–  Place multi-point adapter on steering column and screw hexagon nut onto steering column. –  Tighten hexagon nut on steering column. –  Remove nut again. –  Connect multi-pin connector to ignition/starter switch. –  Tighten shear-head bolt for steering lock housing until head shears off. Vehicles with automatic gearbox:

–  Fit locking cable clip onto locking cable. –  Press locking cable onto ball head. –  Press locking cable with clip into ignition switch cable support bracket. Continuation for all vehicles: –  Install steering column switch → Chapter. –  Install driver side storage compartment.