Steering wheel, removing and installing (standard steering wheel)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

1 - bolts T30 (Qty. 2)

• Tightening torque 7 Nm

2 - Steering wheel

• Removal:

• Remove airbag unit (standard steering wheel) → Airbag unit, removing and installing (standard steering wheel) .
• Bring steering wheel to center position (wheels straight).
• Remove screw - 7  -.
• Remove spiral spring connector - 3  -.

• With steering wheel heating: Remove steering wheel heating connector - 8  -.
• Remove steering wheel - 2  -.

• Installing: 

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• Ensure connector and securing clip engage completely (audibly).
• Attach steering wheel in center position (wheels straight).
• Replace bolt - 7  - and tighten it to 50 Nm.

3 - Spiral spring connector

4 - Airbag unit connector

5 - Airbag unit

6 - Horn connector

7 - Socket head bolt

• Tightening torque 50 Nm

8 - Steering wheel heating connector

9 - Coil connector with slip ring