Checking ignition key lock: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

• Special tools named: VAS 5051

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• Fit steering wheel so that the marked line (arrow A) on the steering wheel and the centre punch mark -arrow B- on the steering column align.
• Make one centre punch mark on multi-point socket head bolt.
• Mark steering column, after steering wheel middle position has been determined.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn ignition key to position "„Ignition on“".
2. Fit steering angle sender G85 to the point where the lugs lock into place.
3. Position the steering angle sender G85 in its centre position;
4. Check basic setting for steering angle sender G85; VAS 5051
5. Fit steering column switch.

6. Fit steering wheel so that the marked line (arrow A) on the steering wheel and the centre punch mark -arrow B- on the steering column align.
7. Fit bolts for steering wheel and tighten.
8. Align steering column switch horizontally.
9. Set gap (a) to approx. 2.5 mm.
10. Tighten clamping bolt (3).
11. Remove steering wheel again.
12. Fit trim, in reverse order.
13. Fit bolts for steering wheel and tighten.
14. Make one centre punch mark on multi-point socket head bolt.
15. Then fit steering wheel in "„straight ahead“"position.
16. Mark steering column, after steering wheel middle position has been determined.
17. Install airbag unit.

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