Removing and installing steering column, as of model year 2008 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015)

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• Take great care to ensure the steering column is handled and transported correctly . — Hook steering column (1) with lug into guide on mounting bracket (arrow).
• The correct installation position of the steering column relative to the mounting bracket is guaranteed only in this way.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The following conditions must be met before starting work on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel:Mechanic(s) must electrostatically discharge himself/themselves. This can be done by touching a suitable earthed metal part, for example, a water pipe, a heating system pipe, a metal frame or a lifting platform .Failure to comply with this precaution may lead to subsequent failure of the electronic steering column lock control unit J764!Disconnect earth strap from battery Electrical system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting batteryWheels must be in straight-ahead position. Failure to comply with these precautions may lead to subsequent failure of the airbag system! — Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Pull down lever under steering column.
3. Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
4. Press lever under steering column back up again.
5. Remove airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior 69. Airbag; Removing and installing driver airbag module.

6. Remove steering wheel (see the separate procedure).
7. Remove steering column trim General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim.
8. Remove steering column switch Electrical system 94. Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering column switch.
9. Remove driver side stowage compartment General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing driver side stowage compartment.
10. Separate connection (1).
11. Remove footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning 80. Repairing heating.
12. Press lugs (arrow) on both sides of cable guide (1) inwards and pull out cable guide (1) from guide on steering column.
13. Remove securing nuts (arrows) and remove footwell trim.
14. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
15. Unscrew bolt (1) on left under steering column and remove crash strut (2) for clutch pedal.
16. Remove bolt (2).
17. Unscrew bolt (1) on right under steering column and remove crash strut (3) for brake pedal.
18. Remove earth wire from steering column (arrow).
19. Unscrew bolts (1), holding steering column (2) while doing so.
20. Lower steering column (1) slightly and carefully pull column out of guides on mounting bracket (arrow).
21. ⚠ Take great care to ensure the steering column is handled and transported correctly (see the separate procedure). — Hook steering column (1) with lug into guide on mounting bracket (arrow).
22. Align steering column to mounting bracket. [Note: The correct installation position of the steering column relative to the mounting bracket is guaranteed only in this way.]
23. Locate steering column (2) with bolts (1).
24. Screw on earth cable for steering column (arrow).
25. Position universal joint (1) in direction of (arrow) onto steering pinion.
26. Insert new hexagon bolt (arrow) and tighten.
27. Install footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning 80. Repairing heating.
28. Plug in connector (1).
29. Install driver side stowage compartment General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing driver side stowage compartment.
30. Install steering column switch Electrical system 94. Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering column switch.
31. Install steering column trim General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim.
32. Install steering wheel (see the separate procedure).
33. Install airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior 69. Airbag; Removing and installing driver airbag module.
34. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using (see the separate procedure).

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