Removing and installing steering column, right-hand drive, Jetta as of model year 2009 — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• When installing steering column, adhere strictly to bolting sequence.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The following are prerequisites before starting work on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel:Disconnect earth strap from battery Electrical system27Battery; 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 on side of steering column.
3. Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
4. Press lever on side of steering column back up.
5. Remove airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior69Airbag; Removing and installing driver side airbag unit.

6. Remove steering wheel .
7. Remove steering column switch trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim.
8. Remove steering column switch Electrical system94Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering column switch.
9. Separate connection (1).
10. Remove footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning80Repairing heating.
11. Press lugs (arrow) on both side of cable channel (1) inwards and pull cable channel (1) out of guides on steering column.
12. Disconnect earth cable from steering column .
13. Unscrew nuts (1) to remove footwell trim (2).
14. Remove bolt (1) for universal joint and pull universal joint (2) off steering rack.
15. ⚠ 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. — Remove left bolt (1) and remove crash bar for clutch pedal (2).
16. Remove left bolt (1) for steering column.
17. Remove right bolt (1) and remove crash bar for brake pedal (2).
18. Remove bolts (1) and firmly hold steering column.
19. Lower steering column (1) slightly and carefully pull column out of guides on mounting bracket (arrow).
20. ⚠ Take great care to ensure the steering column is handled and transported correctly . — Hook steering column (1) with cut-out into guide on mounting bracket (arrow). [Note: When installing steering column, adhere strictly to bolting sequence.]
21. Secure steering column with bolts (1).
22. Fit crash bar for brake pedal (1) and bolt (2) on.
23. Fit bolt (1).
24. Fit crash bar for clutch pedal (1) and bolt (2) on.
25. Tighten bolts (1) to (4) to specified torque in sequence shown.
26. Install cable duct (1) below steering column.
27. Reconnect earth cable to steering column .
28. Fit universal joint (2) onto steering rack pinion and tighten bolt (1).
29. Install footwell trim (2) and install nuts (1).
30. Install footwell vent below steering column Heating, air conditioning80Repairing heating.
31. Plug in connector (1).
32. Install steering column switch Electrical system94Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering column switch.
33. Install steering column switch trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing steering column trim.
34. Install steering wheel .
35. Install airbag in steering wheel General body repairs, interior69Airbag; Removing and installing driver side airbag unit.
36. Perform basic settings for steering angle sender G85 using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051.

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