Removing steering column switch: VW Touareg I
Step-by-step removing steering column switch for the VW Touareg I: 13 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)
- Special tools named: T10039/1
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- The trim parts are not to be removed.
- The coil spring remains on the steering column switch. Ensure that the coil spring is not turned from centred position. — Remove steering column switch.
📋 Procedure
- Using electric or mechanical adjustment mechanism, extend steering wheel completely and move to lowest position.
- Disconnect battery .
- Remove driver's airbag. General body repairs, interior69Passenger protection; Airbag.
- Remove steering wheel. General body repairs, interior69Passenger protection; Airbag.
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Lever right trim (arrow) on steering column switch out of fastenings using wedge T10039/1 and push outwards.
- Lever left trim, in mirror position on steering wheel switch, out of fastenings using wedge T10039/1 and push outwards. [Note: The trim parts are not to be removed.]
- Move upper trim -up arrow- upwards from steering column switch and remove.
- Move lower trim -down arrow- downwards from steering column switch and remove.
- Remove hexagon socket head bolt (arrow).
- ⚠ The coil spring remains on the steering column switch. Ensure that the coil spring is not turned from centred position. — Remove steering column switch.
- Press retaining clip out of wiring guide (arrow).
- Pull connectors (arrows) off steering column switch.
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