Removing and installing locking cable on vehicles with ignition key removal lock — VW

Locking cable must not be kinked.
Adjust locking cable after installing => Page
37-27
.

Removing

Remove selector lever handle (vehicles from 07.99 => from page
37-61
).
Remove cover with cover strip.

Vehicles up to 06.99

Remove central console.

=> General body repairs; Repair Group 70.
General body repairs

Loosen cable anchorage screw -a-, take locking cable out of locking lever and pull out of cable anchorage.

Vehicles from 07.99

Unscrew support bracket bolt -a-, bend securing clip backwards and remove locking cable upwards out of locking lever.

Continued for all vehicles

Remove steering wheel if necessary.
Remove ignition switch trim.

=> Running gear; Repair group 48; Removing and installing column tube with steering column
Running gear
Removing and installing column tube with steering column

and

=> Electrical system; Repair group 94; Servicing steering column switch
Electrical system
Servicing steering column switch

Push locking cable clip out of ignition switch support bracket and remove locking cable from ball head.
Take out locking cable.

Installing

Ensure proper routing of locking cable when installing.

Mount locking cable clip on locking cable first.
Press locking cable onto ball head.
Press locking cable with clip into ignition/starter switch support bracket.
Route locking cable along steering column.
Adjust locking cable on cable anchorage of selector lever => Page
37-27
.
Install central console.

Install cover with indicator and selector lever handle.
Attach ignition/starter switch trim pieces and install steering wheel if removed.

Vehicles from 07.99

Mount locking cable eye -1- on locking lever -a-.

Install locking cable in cable anchorage.
Do not tighten screw -a- until after adjusting locking cable.

Vehicles from 07.99

Bend securing clip backwards and fit locking cable in locking lever.
Do not tighten screw -a- until after adjusting locking cable.

Continued for all vehicles

Adjusting locking cable => Page
37-27
.

Adjusting locking cable

Vehicles from 07.99 => page
37-30
.

Vehicles up to 06.99

Locking cable must always be adjusted in installation position.

Shift selector lever into "1" position.
Turn ignition key to right (starting position) and release.

Adjust clearance to 0.7 mm between lever -1- and locking pin -2- by sliding locking cable casing.

Dimension a = 0.7 mm

Tighten locking cable anchorage screw in this position to 6 Nm.
Checking operation of the ignition key withdrawal lock => Page
37-20
.

Vehicles from 07.99

Locking cable must always be adjusted in installation position.

The locking cable can be found above the carpet between plastic trim of instrument panel -arrow- and carpet.

Selector lever in "P" position.
Loosen locking cable on mounting bracket of selector mechanism.
Turn ignition key to right (starting position) and release.

If the locking cable is fitted correctly, it will adjust itself automatically.

Tighten bolt from locking cable mounting bracket to 6 Nm.
Checking operation of the ignition key withdrawal lock => Page
37-20
.