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Steering Column: Removing

The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Servicing is not possible.

WARNING:

Before working on the electrical system, or removing the steering wheel and steering column, the following conditions must be met:

  • The technician must electrostatic discharge. This is done by touching a grounded metal part, for example, water lines, heater pipe, metal carriers or a workshop hoist. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

If this not done, the electronic steering column lock control module -J764- could fail later!

-- Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.

-- Pull lever downward beneath steering column.

-- Swing steering column downward as far as possible and pull out.

-- Push lever under steering column upward again.

-- Remove airbag from steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .

-- Remove steering column switch trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the cover in the driver side footwell. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the trim panel in the driver side footwell. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove footwell vent outlets beneath steering column. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove steering column switch. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect all harness connectors and ground (GND) wire from steering column.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove foot well trim -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Footwell Trim And Nuts
GWWN48-10148Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and pull off universal joint -2- from steering gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Universal Joint
GWWN48-10149Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove cable channel -1- beneath steering column. To do so, slightly lift tabs -arrows- on both sides and pull cable channel out of guide on steering column.

Fig 3: Locating Cable Channel Below Steering Column And Plastic Screws
GWWN48-10175Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove bolts -2-.

Vehicles Equipped with Crash Braces 

-- Remove bolts -1-.

Fig 4: Crash Brace Bolts
GWWN48-10285Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the screw -1- and remove the clutch pedal crash brace -2-.

Fig 5: Clutch Pedal Crash Brace, Screws & Brake Pedal Crash Brace
GWWN48-10278Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the screw -3- and remove the brake pedal crash brace -4-.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Lower steering column slightly and carefully pull out upward.

CAUTION:

Pay particular attention to the correct handling and transport of the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING .

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