Alternator removal: Adjustable steering column lining - removal and installation (version 1) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z)

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• When connecting the earth wire on the BatteryA, please make sure that nobody is in the vehicle. — Connect the earth wire of the BatteryAElectrical system 27 Starter, alternator, battery.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Before carrying out any work on the electric system, it is necessary to disconnect the BatteryA earth wire. Electrical system27Starter, alternator, battery — Turn ignition off.
2. Disconnect the earth wire of the BatteryAElectrical system 27Starter, alternator, battery.
3. Remove the Ignition device for the driver's airbag N95:
4. Version 1 .
5. Version 2 .

6. ⚠ Observe the safety measures to work with the Airbag . — Remove the steering wheel Chassis, axles, steering48Steering.
7. Unplug the combined instrument finish
8. Unplug upwards the upper lining (1) of the steering column; if necessary, use the ScraperVW 037.
9. Remove fastening screws (2) and (3).
10. Carefully pull backwards the lower lining (4) of the steering column.
11. Tighten securing bolts (2) to (0.6 Nm) torque. — 0.6 Nm (0.4 lb-ft)
12. Tighten the securing bolt (3) to the torque of (2.0 Nm). — 2.0 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
13. ⚠ When connecting the earth wire on the BatteryA, please make sure that nobody is in the vehicle. — Connect the earth wire of the BatteryAElectrical system 27 Starter, alternator, battery.

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