Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing steering column, LHD
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Pull connector -1- off
immobiliser reader coil -D2-. |
Vehicles with keyless entry and start system “Keyless
Access” |
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Disconnect connector -1-. |
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Unclip cable from holder on electronic steering column lock
control unit -J764--arrow-. |
Continuation for all vehicles |
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Remove footwell vent below steering column
→ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87. |
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Release tab -arrow- using a
small screwdriver. |
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Pull cable guide -1- off tab
forwards. |
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Release tabs -arrows- of cable
guide -1- using a small
screwdriver. |
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Pull cable guide -1- off
steering column downwards. |
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Disengage cable retainer under steering column
-2- and pull off downwards. |
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Move electrical wire for steering column to side. |
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Unscrew bolt -1- and fold
footwell trim -2- in direction of
arrow towards vehicle interior. |
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Unscrew bolt -1- from universal
joint -2- and pull off universal
joint in -direction of arrow-. |
Caution
The following work must not be performed while the
universal joint is separated from the steering rack: |
Not adhering to these instructions will result in
irreparable damage. |
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Remove bolts -1- and
-2-. |
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Remove left bracket -3- for
knee airbag. |
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Remove bolts -1- and
-2-. |
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Remove right bracket -3- for
knee airbag. |
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Unscrew bolt -1-, and hold
steering column -2- when doing
this. |
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Unhook lugs -2- and
-3- of steering column
-1- upwards from mounting bracket
and remove. |
Caution
Ensure the steering column is handled and
transported correctly
→ Chapter. |
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Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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Hook steering column -1- into
installation aids on mounting bracket at top
-3- and bottom
-2-. |
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Align steering column -2- with
mounting bracket. Screw in bolt -1-
hand-tight. |
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Install right bracket -3- for
knee airbag. |
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Tighten bolts -1- and
-2- only hand-tight. |
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Install left bracket -3- for
knee airbag. |
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Tighten bolts -1- and
-2- only hand-tight. |
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Tighten bolts
-1-, -2-,
-3- and -4-
one after another to specified torque. |
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The flat surface of the steering column
-1- must lie against the flat
surface of the steering rack -2-.
The cut-out in the steering rack must align exactly with the
hole for the securing bolt -arrows-. |
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Fit universal joint -2- onto
steering pinion in opposite -direction of
arrow-. |
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Insert new hexagon bolt -1- and
tighten. |
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Fold footwell trim -2- forwards
and secure with bolt -1-. |
Vehicles with ignition/starter switch |
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Connect connector -1- to
immobiliser reader coil -D2-. |
Vehicles with keyless entry and start system “Keyless
Access” |
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Clip cable into holder on electronic steering column lock
control unit -J764--arrow-. |
Continuation for all vehicles |
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Install steering column switch module
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Fit cable retainer under steering column
-2- so that lugs in guide engage in
steering column. |
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Fit cable guide -1-. Lugs
-arrows- must engage in steering
column. |
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Install footwell vent below steering column
→ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87. |
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Install knee airbag
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.69. |
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Install lower steering column trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
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Install upper steering column trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
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Install steering wheel
→ Chapter. |
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Install driver side airbag unit
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.69 |
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Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender -G85-
using → Vehicle
diagnostic tester. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - steering column“ |
Footwell vent below steering column
→ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87. |
Steering column switch module
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
Knee airbag
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.69. |
Driver side airbag unit
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.69. |
Lower steering column trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
Upper steering column trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
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WARNING
Adherence to proper steering column handling is
essential.
Improp ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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