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Removing and installing steering column, removing and installing mounting bracket — VW

Removing and installing steering column, removing and installing mounting bracket on VW: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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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. Unscrew bolt (arrow A).
  4. Remove bolts (arrows B) from mounting bracket on body. [Note: Bolts (arrows B) are screwed in from cross member.]
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) under mounting bracket.
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  1. Unscrew bolt (1) and remove mounting bracket from body.
  2. Insert mounting bracket, screw bolts (arrows) and (1) in.
  3. Install bolts (arrows B). [Note: Bolts (arrows B) are screwed in from cross member.]
  4. Screw in bolt (arrow A).
  5. Install steering column .
  6. Install dash panel insert Electrical system90Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert.
  7. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.