FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Wheel: Service and Repair






Steering Wheel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove driver side airbag unit.

- Disconnect spiral spring connector - 1, 2 -.





- Turn steering wheel into center position (wheels in straight ahead position).

- Remove bolt - 3 - and pull steering wheel off steering column.

Installing

- Place the steering wheel on the steering column.

- Center markings for steering wheel and steering column - arrows - must align.





- Guide connector terminal for steering angle sensor (G85) into provided opening in steering wheel base.

- Connect connector - 1 - to connector terminal - 2 - of steering angle sensor.

- Secure steering wheel with bolt - 3 -.

Tightening Specifications