Steering Column, Removing And Installing, RHD: Installing

-- Install the steering column -1- with the opening into the guide on the mounting bracket -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lowering Steering Column And Removing From Guide

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

NOTE:

Always follow the bolt installation sequence when installing the steering column.

-- Secure the steering column with the bolt -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt

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-- Install the brake pedal crash bolster -2- and secure it with the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Crash Bolster & Mounting Bolts

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Vehicles with a DSG ^® transmission and automatic transmission

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt

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-- Secure the steering column with the bolt -1-.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Pedal Crash Bolster With Bolt

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-- Install the clutch pedal crash bolster -2- and secure it with the bolt -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Tighten the bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- one after the other to the tightening specification.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Bolts

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-- Install the cable guide -1- under the steering column.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Guide

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Tabs -arrow- must engage into guide on both sides.

-- Attach the ground cable to the steering column -arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Ground Wire And Nut

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-- Install the universal joint -2- on the steering gear pinion gear and tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 9: Universal Joint And Bolt

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-- Install the cover -3- and push it downward opposite -direction of arrow-.

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-- Attach the nut -1-.

-- Insert the entire clip -2- and press the pin all the way in.

Vehicles with ignition switch

-- Connect the connector -1-.

Fig 10: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector

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Vehicles with "Keyless Access" keyless locking and starting system

-- Connect the connector -1-.

Fig 11: Identifying "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking And Starting System Connector

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-- Clip the wire into the retainer on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the footwell air duct. Refer to AIR DUCT .

-- Install the steering column switch module. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .

-- Install the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side airbag unit. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85-. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.