Steering wheel, assembly overview

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Steering wheel

• Removing → Steering wheel, removing and installing 

2 - Socket head bolt

• Tightening torque: 55 Nm
• Coated with locking compound
• May be used up to five times
• Press in a punch indentation after each installation

3 - Torx bolts

• Tightening torque: 5 Nm

4 - Airbag unit

• Because of the differing engaging mechanisms, only steering wheels and airbag units from same supplier can be installed.
• Removing, three-spoke steering wheel → Drivers side airbag unit, removing and installing (Three-spoke steering wheel) 
• Removing, four-spoke steering wheel → Driver side airbag unit, removing and installing (Four-spoke steering wheel) 

5 - Connector

6 - Securing plate