Question 1

How to remove and install the steering column on Volkswagen Jetta?

Accepted Answer

The steering column is removed by first straightening the wheels by parking the car and in automatic transmission models, the shift lever is put in PARK. Unplug the cable on the negative battery terminal and deactivate the airbag system. Unscrew the steering column covers and the steering wheel being careful not to rotate the steering shaft. Unscrew the lower instrument panel trim, which is below the steering column and remove the multi-function switch. Unscrew the wiring harness clips, connectors and ground wire on the steering column. To remove the cable guide cover, push the tabs on both sides of the cable guide. In manual transmission models, all models have a crash brace fastener and brace over the pedal clutch. Use a length of wire to fasten the bottom part of the steering column to the top part. Take off the footwell trim panel, identify the relative position of the steering shaft lower universal joint relative to the steering gear input shaft, and loosen the pinch bolt which holds the universal joint in place. The next step would be to take out the steering column mounting bolts, detach the universal joint, and the steering gear input shaft and then run the column out of the instrument panel. To install, insert the column into place and attach the U-joint with the steering gear input shaft and fit the pinch bolt without tightening it. Fit the steering column mounting bolts but do not screw them at this point. Take out the wire and in the event that a new steering column was fitted strip out all the protective material applied on it during transportation. Installation Installation is completed by reversing steps of removal with the exception of the airbag clockspring in the steering wheel assembly, which should be installed centered and the steering wheel bolt tightened to the prescribed torque, the column mounting bolts and lastly tightening the U-joint pinch bolt when the column mounting fasteners are firmly in place.

Question 2

What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery, and How to remove and install the steering column on Volkswagen Passat?

Accepted Answer

These models have an anti-theft radio, and thus, make sure you have the activation code during the disconnection of the battery. Removing the battery may cause problems with driveability that may only be fixed by using a scan tool, and the battery removal may also cause warning lights to appear on the instrument panel, which may need to be disregarded with the help of a scan tool. The majority of the available scan tools in the public are incapable of doing this and it may involve a visit to a service department of a dealer or a well-equipped repair shop following the service work. To take off steering column, it is important to park the vehicle straight and disconnect negative battery cable coupled with the airbag system. Step 2: next, take out the steering wheel, lower instrument panel trim, steering column covers, airbag system clock spring and multi-function switch. In the case of models which have an automatic transmission, it is important to disconnect the shift interlock cable at the ignition switch. Clamp the bottom part of the steering column to the top part using a wire, label the position of the steering shaft lower universal joint relative to the steering gear input shaft and take out the nut on the pinch bolt that holds the universal joint. Once the tension on the bolt has been relieved, disassemble the universal joint with the steering gear input shaft and the steering column mounting bolts then lead the column out of the instrument panel. To install, insert the column into the slot, attach the U-joint to the steering gear input shaft, and attach the mounting bolts but do not tighten them. Take out the wire used to hold the column, and in case a new steering column had been installed, remove the transport protection rod and clip. Install U-joint bolt and screw on the nut tightening it up to recommended torque. Installation Complete the removal steps by reversing, making sure that the airbag clock spring is centered when fitting the steering wheel and adjust the column to align the gaps between the trim panels then tightening column mounting bolts according to the recommended torque.

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