Steering Column Bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Removing
-- Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .
-- Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the bolt -arrow A-.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows B- from the bracket on the body.
The bolts -arrows B- are installed through the cross member.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- under the bracket.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the bracket from body.
Installing
-- Install the bracket and bolts -arrows and 1-.
-- Install the bolts -arrows B-.
The bolts -arrows B- are installed through the cross member.
-- Install the bolt -arrow A-.
-- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .
-- Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Perform the steering angle sensor basic setting using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Bracket to body | 20 Nm |
| Cross support to bracket | 20 Nm |
| Steering column to bracket | 20 Nm |