Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 360

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
Only the complete steering column is supplied as a replacement
part. Repair is not possible.
The steering lock housing can be transferred ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. Gr. 94 ; Ignition switch and lock cylinder .
WARNING
The following are prerequisites before starting work on the
electrical system and removing the steering wheel:
♦ Disconnect earth strap from battery ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting
battery
♦ Wheels must be in straight-ahead position.
Failure to comply with these precautions may lead to subse‐
quent failure of the airbag system!
– Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
– Pull down lever beneath steering column.
– Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
– Press lever under steering column back up.
– Remove airbag in steering wheel ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 69 ; Airbag; Removing and installing driver
side airbag unit .
– Remove steering wheel
– Remove steering column switch trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Compartments, covers and trims; Re‐
moving and installing steering column trim .
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Rep. Gr.48 - Steering
⇒ page 336 .