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Overview - Steering Column

CAUTION:

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

If bolts or screws are tightened with an additional rotation nut, always replace.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column
GWWN48-10943Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Instrument Panel Central Tube
  2. Shear bolt
  3. Steering Column
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • The steering column must be engaged on the instrument panel central tube mounting bracket when installing (assembly aid).
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
  4. Bracket
  5. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
  6. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  7. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  8. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  9. Bolt
    • 20 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing
  10. Bracket
    • For the electric wiring harness at the steering column