Steering wheel - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• The steering wheel removal and installation procedure must only occur on intermediary position (straight wheels).
• Mark the steering wheel/steering column position using a magic marker.
• When installing removed steering wheels, ensure that the steering wheel/steering column markings coincide.
• When installing a new steering wheel (no markings): The steering wheel must be installed in central position (steering wheel on horizontal position, and wheels in a straight position).
• If the steering wheel is tilted, it must be removed and refitted on the steering column splines.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Before servicing electrical systems and removing the steering wheel, the following conditions must be complied with:remove the battery earth wire Electric system27Battery; battery - connect and disconnect.The wheels must be in a forward gear position.If these instructions are not followed, the airbag system may fail during future operations! — Place the steering column at an intermediate height position.
2. Remove the airbag unit Interior body repairs69Airbag, driver side; airbag unit with ignition device - remove and install.
3. The wheels must be placed in a forward gear position. [Note: The steering wheel removal and installation procedure must only occur on intermediary position (straight wheels).]
4. Unscrew the bolt (1).
5. Mark the steering wheel/steering column position using a magic marker.

6. Remove the steering wheel (2) from the steering column.
7. When installing removed steering wheels, ensure that the steering wheel/steering column markings coincide.
8. When installing a new steering wheel (no markings): The steering wheel must be installed in central position (steering wheel on horizontal position, and wheels in a straight position).
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Install the airbag unit Interior body repairs69Airbag, driver side; airbag unit with ignition device - remove and install.
11. Perform a test drive.
12. If the steering wheel is tilted, it must be removed and refitted on the steering column splines.

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