Removing and installing steering wheel: VW Passat B8 (CLPA, CLSA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• The steering wheel must be removed/installed in the middle position (wheels facing straight ahead).
• Check that steering column has a centre punch mark that aligns with mark on steering wheel.
• If this is not the case, the position of the steering wheel to steering column must be marked on the steering column with a centre punch mark.
• When installing a steering wheel that has been removed, make sure that the markings on the steering column and steering wheel are in line.
• When installing a new steering wheel (without marking), the steering wheel must be mounted in middle position (steering wheel spoke must be horizontal and wheels in straight position).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The following conditions must be met before starting work on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel:Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.Wheels must be in straight-ahead position.Failure to comply with these precautions may lead to subsequent failure of the airbag system! — Move steering column to middle height position.
2. Remove airbag unit General body repairs, interior69Driver side airbag; Assembly overview - driver side airbag.
3. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. [Note: The steering wheel must be removed/installed in the middle position (wheels facing straight ahead).]
4. If fitted, disconnect connector for steering wheel heating.
5. Unscrew and remove bolt (2).

6. Check that steering column has a centre punch mark that aligns with mark on steering wheel.
7. If this is not the case, the position of the steering wheel to steering column must be marked on the steering column with a centre punch mark.
8. Pull steering wheel (1) off steering column.
9. When installing a steering wheel that has been removed, make sure that the markings on the steering column and steering wheel are in line.
10. When installing a new steering wheel (without marking), the steering wheel must be mounted in middle position (steering wheel spoke must be horizontal and wheels in straight position).
11. Install steering wheel.
12. If previously disconnected, connect connector for steering wheel heating.
13. Install airbag unit General body repairs, interior69Driver side airbag; Assembly overview - driver side airbag.
14. Carry out a road test.
15. If the steering wheel is skewed, the steering wheel must be removed again and fitted onto the splines of the steering column.

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