Removing and installing steering wheel

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Polo Mk5

Section

Steering › Steering column › Removing and installing steering wheel

Running gearRemoving and installing steering wheel

Removing and installing steering wheel Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing –  Remove driver side airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

–	Centre steering wheel (wheels in straight-ahead position).

–	Unscrew bolt -3- and pull steering wheel -2- from steering column.

Installing

–	Set steering wheel -2- onto steering column.

–	Centre markings of steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.

–	Guide connector for steering angle sender -G85--1- into intended opening in the base of steering wheel.

–	Secure steering wheel with bolt -3-.

–	Install driver side airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

Specified torque

Component	Specified torque
Steering wheel to steering column t  Always renew bolt	30 Nm + 90° further.

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