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Steering Column: Removing

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The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is attached to the steering column by shear head screws and can only be replaced together with the complete steering column.

All information. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Servicing is not possible.

The steering lock housing can be removed and installed. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA, CJAA, CBUA, CPPA, CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation .

WARNING: Before starting work on electrical equipment and removing steering wheel, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
  • The technician must electrostatic discharge. This is done by touching a grounded metal part, for example, water lines, heater pipe, metal carriers or a workshop hoist. Refer to ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .

If this not done, the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- could fail later.

The airbag system may not work properly if you do not follow these WARNINGS.

-- Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.

-- Pull the lever on the side of the steering column downward.

-- Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.

-- Push lever under steering column upward again.

-- Remove the airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .

-- Remove the steering column upper trim. Refer to "Storage Compartments and Covers" in Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the steering column lower trim. Refer to "Storage Compartments and Covers" in Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA, CJAA, CBUA, CPPA, CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation .

Vehicles with Ignition Switch 

-- Disconnect the harness connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector
GWWN48-10146Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Vehicle with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System 

-- Disconnect the harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking And Starting System Connector
GWWM48-10029Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Unclip the wire from the retainer on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and pull the ground off from the steering column.

Fig 3: Identifying Ground Wire And Nut
GWWN48-10587Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Push the tabs -arrow- on both sides of the cable guide -1- toward the inside.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Guide
GWWN48-10591Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Pull the cable guide -1- out of the guide on the steering column.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and cover -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Footwell Trim Panel
GWWM40-10016Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the screw -arrow- from the universal joint -1-. Then remove the universal joint in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint And Screw
GWWN48-10393Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

With Manual Transmission 

Fig 7: Identifying Clutch Pedal Crash Bolster With Bolt
GWWN48-10630Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the left bolt -1- and the clutch pedal crash bolster -2-.

Vehicles with a DSG Transmission and Automatic Transmission 

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt
GWWN48-10631Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the left steering column bolt -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Remove the right bolt -1- and the brake pedal crash bolster -2-.

Fig 9: Identifying Brake Pedal Crash Bolster & Mounting Bolts
GWWN48-10632Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolt on the left side -1- while holding the steering column secure.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt
GWWN48-10633Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Lower the steering column -1- slightly.

Fig 11: Identifying Lowering Steering Column And Removing From Guide
GWWN48-10367Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Pull the steering column -1- carefully forward out of the guide on the bracket -arrow-.

CAUTION: Correct handling and transport of steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING .
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