Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Steering Lock Housing, Removing and Installing
Steering lock housing, removing and installing
Requirements
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Steering wheel and airbag unit removed.
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Upper and lower steering column trim removed.
Removing
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Remove bolt for steering column switch and remove steering column switch.
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Remove plastic cover over shear bolts.
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Drill out shear bolts or drive heads off using a chisel -1-
The ignition key locking cable must also be unhooked on vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Removing and installing ignition switch/lock cylinder. Refer to Starting and Charging.
Installing
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Reconnect connector for ignition/starter switch.
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Attach ignition key removal lock cable if necessary (only vehicles with automatic transmission).
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Install new shear bolts.
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Tighten shear bolts until head shears off.
Complete installation procedure by following in reverse order of removal.