Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Engage the steering column -1- in the assembly aids on the mounting bracket at the bottom -2- and at the top -3-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Align the steering column -5- to the mounting bracket.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the bolts -1 through 4- hand-tight.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 4- one after the other to the tightening specification.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- The flat side of the steering column -1- must be positioned on the flat side of the steering gear -2-. At the same time, the opening on the steering gear must align precisely with the hole for the bolt -arrows-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Further installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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