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Steering column, Golf > < Steering wheel
Removing 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.
  W00-0428
–  Separate connections -1 and 2- for coil connector.
–  Centre steering wheel (wheels in straight-ahead position).
–  Remove bolt -3- and pull steering wheel from steering column.

Installing
   
–  Set steering wheel onto steering column.
–  Centre markings of steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.
–  Guide connector for steering angle sender -G85- into intended opening in the base of steering wheel.
–  Join connector -1- with connector -2- of steering angle sender -G85-.
–  Secure steering wheel with bolt -3-.

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

   

Steering column, Golf > < Steering wheel