Steering Column, Removing And Installing, RHD: Installing

-- Install the steering column -1- with the opening into the guide -arrow-.

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Only in this way is the correct installation position of steering column to mounting bracket guaranteed.

-- Secure the steering column with the bolt -1-.

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-- Install the brake pedal crash bolster -2- and secure it with the bolt -1-.

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Vehicles With DSG Transmission And Automatic Transmission 

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-- Secure the steering column with the bolt -1-.

Vehicles With Manual Transmission 

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-- Install the clutch pedal crash bolster -2- and secure it with the bolt -1-.

For All Vehicles 

-- Tighten The Bolts -1-, -2-, -3- And -4- One After The Other To The Tightening Specification  .

-- Install the cable guide -1- under the steering column.

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Tabs -arrow- must engage into guide on both sides.

-- Attach the ground cable to the steering column -arrow-.

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-- Install the universal joint -2- on the steering gear pinion gear and tighten the bolt -1-.

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-- Insert the footwell trim panel -3- and push it downward opposite direction of -arrow-.

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-- Attach the nut -1-.

-- Insert the entire clip -2- and press the pin all the way in.

Vehicles With Ignition Switch 

-- Connect the connector -1-.

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Vehicle With "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking And Starting System 

-- Connect the connector -1-.

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-- Clip the wire into the retainer on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -arrow-.

For All Vehicles 

-- Install the footwell air duct. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

-- Install the trim -1-.

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-- Insert the connector -2- until it audibly engages.

-- Attach the trim panel -1- with bolts -arrows-.

-- Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

-- Install the steering column trim. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side airbag unit. Refer to DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG .

-- Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.