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

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Take great care to ensure the steering column is handled and transported correctly . — Hook steering column into installation aid on mounting bracket.
• When steering column is renewed with electronic steering column lock (ESL) control unit J764, electronic steering column lock (ELS)control unit J764 must be adapted .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The following are prerequisites before starting work on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel and steering column:Mechanic(s) must electrostatically discharge himself/themselves. This can be done by touching a suitable metal part, for example, a water pipe, a heater pipe, a metal frame or a lifting platform .Failure to comply with this precaution may lead to subsequent failure of the electronic steering column lock control unit J764!Disconnect earth strap from battery Electrical system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting batteryWheels must be in straight-ahead position. Failure to comply with these precautions may lead to subsequent failure of the airbag system! — Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Pull down lever beneath steering column.
3. Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
4. Press lever under steering column back up.
5. Remove airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior 69. Driver side airbag; Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter.

6. Remove steering wheel (see the separate procedure).
7. Remove steering column switch trim General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim.
8. Remove footwell cover on driver side General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
9. Remove footwell trim on driver side General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing lower steering column trim.
10. Remove footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning system 80. Air duct; Assembly overview - air duct and air distribution in passenger compartment.
11. Remove steering column switch Electrical system 94. Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module.
12. Separate all connectors and earth cable on steering column.
13. Unscrew securing nuts (arrows) and remove footwell trim (1).
14. Remove bolt (1) and pull universal joint (2) off steering box.
15. ⚠ The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:Connecting batterySwitching on ignitionTurning the steering rackTurning the steering columnNot adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage. — Remove cable duct (1) below steering column. To do this, raise lugs (arrows) slightly on both sides and pull cable duct out from guide on steering column.
16. Remove left bolt and remove crash bar for clutch pedal.
17. Remove left bolt for steering column.
18. Remove right bolt and remove crash bar for brake pedal.
19. Remove bolts for steering column
20. Lower steering column slightly and carefully pull out upwards.
21. ⚠ Take great care to ensure the steering column is handled and transported correctly (see the separate procedure). — Hook steering column into installation aid on mounting bracket.
22. Align steering column to mounting bracket.
23. Insert and tighten steering column bolts.
24. Insert crash bar for brake pedal and right bolt
25. Tighten bolt
26. Insert left bolt for steering column and tighten
27. Insert crash bar for clutch pedal and left bolt
28. Tighten bolt
29. Install cable duct (1) below steering column.
30. Fit universal joint (2) onto steering box pinion and tighten bolt (1).
31. ⚠ The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:Switching on ignitionTurning the steering rackTurning the steering columnNot adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage. — Install footwell trim (1) and secure with nuts (arrows).
32. Reconnect all connections and earth cable on steering column.
33. Install footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning system 80. Air duct; Assembly overview - air duct and air distribution in passenger compartment.
34. Install footwell trim on driver side General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing lower steering column trim.
35. Install footwell cover on driver side General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
36. Install steering column switch Electrical system 94. Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module.
37. Install steering column switch trim General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim.
38. Install steering wheel (see the separate procedure).
39. Install airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior 69. Driver side airbag; Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter.
40. When steering column is renewed with electronic steering column lock (ESL) control unit J764, electronic steering column lock (ELS)control unit J764 must be adapted (see the separate procedure).
41. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using (see the separate procedure).

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