Steering Column: Installing

-- Engage the steering column into the assembly aid on the bracket.

-- Align the steering column to the bracket and install.

Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bracket Pins And Steering Column Holes Positioned Toward Each Other

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When doing this, the pins -arrows A- on the bracket and the holes -arrows B- in the steering column must be positioned toward each other and inserted into one another.

Only in this way is the correct installed position of the steering column to bracket guaranteed.

-- Install and tighten the steering column bolts.

Fig 2: Install And Tighten The Steering Column Bolts.

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-- Install the brake pedal impact brace and the right bolt.

Fig 3: Install The Brake Pedal Impact Brace And The Right Bolt.

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-- Tighten the bolt

With a Automatic Transmission or a DSG®

Fig 4: Install And Tighten The Left Steering Column Bolt

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-- Install and tighten the left steering column bolt

With a Manual Transmission

Fig 5: Install The Clutch Pedal Impact Brace And Left Bolt

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-- Install the clutch pedal impact brace and left bolt

-- Tighten the bolt

Continuation for All

-- Install the wire channel -1- beneath the steering column.

Fig 6: Identifying Wire Channel -1- Beneath Steering Column

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The tabs -arrows- must engage into the guide on both sides.

-- Connect the universal joint -2- to the steering gear pinion and tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Universal Joint

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CAUTION:

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:

Connect the battery.
Turn on the ignition.
Turning the steering gear.
Turning the steering column.

These points must be observed, because otherwise it can cause irreparable damage.

-- Install the foot well trim -1- and secure with the retainers -arrows-.

Fig 8: Foot Well Trim & Nuts

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-- Connect all harness connectors and the ground (GND) wire to the steering column.

-- Install the foot well vent under the steering column, refer to "Vents" in Removal and Installation .

-- Install the drivers side foot well trim, refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim" in Removal and Installation .

-- Install the drivers side foot well cover, refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim" in Removal and Installation .

-- Install the steering column switch, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the steering column switch trim, refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim" in Removal and Installation .

-- Installing the steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL .

-- Install the airbag to the steering wheel, refer to "Airbag" in Removal and Installation .

-- If the steering column with an electronic steering column lock control module was replaced, then the electronic steering column lock control module must be adapted, refer to the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Guided Functions

Select vehicle system or function

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Adapt electronic steering column lock

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the adaptation.

-- Perform the steering angle sensor basic setting using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Steering Angle Sensor Basic Setting Must Be Checked After the Following Work

If the steering angle sensor was removed or replaced.
After removing or replacing the steering column.
After removing or replacing the steering gear.
If the steering wheel was offset.