Removing and installing steering wheel multifunction buttons E441/E440 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

Don't miss

• Clip in trim from below for easier installation.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. If present, remove ignition key.
3. Remove driver side airbag General body repairs, interior69Driver side airbag; Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter.
4. Using removal wedges3409, release trim panel (1) in area of catches (arrow A) and (arrow B) from multifunction steering wheel.
5. Using lever T10468, release trim (1) in area of multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel E440(2) and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel E441(3).

6. Using removal pliers3392, release trim (1) in area of multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel E440(2) and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel E441(3).
7. Pull trim panel (1) in areas indicated by arrows (A) and (B) off multifunction steering wheel.
8. Release and disconnect connectors.
9. Remove trim panel (1) together with multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel E440(2) and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel E441(3).
10. Unscrew bolts for multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel E440(2) and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel E441(3) on back of trim panel (1).
11. Remove multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel E440(2) and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel E441(3) from trim panel (1). [Note: Clip in trim from below for easier installation.]

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures