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Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note the following:

WARNING:

Note the following before installing the steering column:

  • Check the steering column for damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, CHECKING FOR DAMAGE .
  • Route the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Secure the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
  • Reattach all detached or cut cable ties in the same locations when installing the steering column.
  • Make sure the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.

-- Install the steering column -1- in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column -1- And Bolt -Arrows
GWWN48-10516Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the bolt -arrows- for the vibration isolator.

-- Reconnect the electrical harness connectors.

-- Hand tighten all bolts of the steering column.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column And Bolts
GWWN48-10515Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Ensure that the protective boot -1- is properly seated on the bulkhead -2- of the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Boot -1- On Bulkhead -2-
GWWN48-10521Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Evenly tighten the nuts -arrows- for the protective boot by hand.

-- Tighten the protective boot -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts -Arrows- At Protective Boot -1-
GWWN48-10514Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Observe Tightening Sequence

Fig 5: Identifying Screws -1- To -4- And Nut -5-
GWWN48-10520Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Tighten screws -1 to 4- to specified torque in sequence shown.

-- Tighten the nut -5- to the tightening specification.

NOTE:

The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).

-- Install the steering column -1- on the steering pinion of the power steering gear -2- to the stop and tighten the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt -Arrow- Of Universal Joint -1-
GWWN48-10513Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated after installing the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR BASIC SETTING MUST BE CHECKED AFTER ASSEMBLY WORK .

If the steering column with an Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- was replaced, the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- must be adapted.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Body (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 50 through 97) 

Body (repair group 01 and 50 through 77) 

01_OBD-capable systems 

05_Access and start authorization J393 

09_Access and start authorization functions 

Vehicles with a Power Adjustable Steering Column

If the power adjustable steering column with an Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- was replaced, the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- must be adapted.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Body (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 50 through 97) 

Electrical System (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 90 through 97) 

01_OBD-capable systems 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module J519 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module functions 

J866- Coding the power adjustable steering column control module 

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the adaptation.

Perform a basic setting if the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- was replaced.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 through 97) 

Electrical System (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 90 through 97) 

01_OBD-capable systems 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module J519 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module functions 

J866- Power adjustable steering column control module - basic setting 

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the basic setting.