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Removing and installing mounting bracket, Golf Variant up to model year 2009, Jetta up to model year 2008 — VW

Removing and installing mounting bracket, Golf Variant up to model year 2009, Jetta up to model year 2008 on VW: 15 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

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  • Bolts (arrows B) are screwed in from cross member.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove steering column .
  2. Remove dash panel insert Electrical system90Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) under bracket.
  4. Push connector (1) in (direction of arrow) and remove from support in mounting bracket.
  5. Unscrew bolt (arrow A).
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  1. Remove bolts (arrows B) securing bracket to body. [Note: Bolts (arrows B) are screwed in from cross member.]
  2. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and remove mounting bracket from body.
  3. Insert mounting bracket and screw in bolts (1) and (2).
  4. Install bolts (arrows B). [Note: Bolts (arrows B) are screwed in from cross member.]
  5. Screw in bolt (arrow A).
  6. Insert connector (1) into support in mounting bracket and push to stop opposite (direction of arrow).
  7. Install bolts (arrows) under bracket.
  8. Install steering column .
  9. Install dash panel insert Electrical system90Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert.
  10. Perform basic settings for steering angle sender G85 using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.