Removing and installing coil connector with slip ring, Lupo FSI, Lupo GTI — VW

The Lupo FSI and the Lupo GTI are equipped with a steering angle sender -G85. This is housed together with the coil connector and slip ring in one housing.

Check that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

If necessary position front wheels in straight-ahead position.

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Position steering angle sender in central position;
A yellow spot must be visible in hole -1-.
The markings must align.

Lift lugs -arrow A- carefully and pull off steering angle sensor -G85.

-Arrow B- points to the holes for the centre position mark. This mark is required when installing.

Cut cable tie for connector (Qty. 2) and separate connector.

Installing:

The steering angle sender -G85 must be in its central position before installing.

Fit steering angle sender -G85, until lugs -arrows A- engage.
A yellow mark must be visible in hole -arrow B-.

Ensure it does not move from central position.

Remove transportation protection when a new steering angle sensor is installed.

The basic setting for steering angle sender must be checked after the following assembly work:

When the steering angle sender -G85 has been removed or replaced,
When the steering column has been removed or replaced,
When the steering wheel is repositioned.

Check basic setting for steering angle sender -G85

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Select "Running gear (Repair group 01; 40 ... 49)" on the touch screen.
Select in display "Brake system".
Select in display "01 - Self-diagnosis-capable systems ...".
Select in display "Anti-locking brake system...".
Select in display "Basic setting, sensor/sender".
Select in display "Basic setting, Steering angle sender -G85".

Further installation in reverse order

After installing the airbag steering wheel first switch on ignition, then connect battery earth strap.

Warning!
Ensure that no one is in the vehicle when connecting the battery earth strap.
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