Steering Column, Removing And Installing: 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.

NOTE:

Always follow the bolt installation sequence when installing the steering column.

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

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-- Install the impact bolster, the brake pedal and the bolts -2 and 3-.

Vehicles With DSG Transmission And Automatic Transmission

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-- Secure the steering column with the bolt.

Vehicles With Manual Transmission

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-- Install the clutch pedal crash bolster and secure the steering column with the bolt.

For All Vehicles

-- Tighten The Bolts In The Shown Sequence To The Tightening Specification .

Fig 1: Steering Column Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- 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.

-- Install the universal joint -1- on the steering pinion in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Install and tighten the new bolt -arrow-.

-- Install the footwell trim -2- and tighten the nuts -1-.

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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 steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .

-- 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.