Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2046

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2046

 

 

Fig. 1: Identifying V.A.G 1331 Torque Wrench 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Removing 

The steering column is only supplied complete, less steering lock housing, as a spare part. 

Servicing of steering column is not possible. 

The steering lock housing can be transferred.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Removing and installing steering lock housing. See STEERING LOCK HOUSING, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
 

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Turn wheels to straight ahead position.  

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Remove steering wheel.  

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Remove covering in footwell.  

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Remove steering wheel.  

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article 

Remove trim for steering column switch. See Removing trim for steering column switch . 

For vehicles with steering angle sensor -G85- 

After work on steering column switch, check basic setting of steering angle sensor -G85-. See CONTINUED 
FOR ALL VEHICLES
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Remove steering angle sensor -G85-.  

See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR -G85-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

For vehicles without steering angle sensor -G85- 

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Release locking tabs -arrows- and pull spiral spring with slip ring off steering column switch.  

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Disconnect harness connector -1- 

WARNING:

Before working on the electrical system and before removing the steering 
wheel the following conditions must be met: 

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Disconnect ground strap from battery  

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Wheels must be in straight ahead position. 

If these instructions are not observed it is possible that the airbag 
system may fail later! 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 2: Removing Spiral Spring Locking Tabs 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Sequence for all vehicles 

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Remove screw for steering column switch -arrow- and remove steering column switch. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 3: Removing Steering Column Switch Screw 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

The ignition key removal lock cable must be unhooked on vehicles with an automatic transmission. See 
LOCKING CABLE FOR IGNITION WITH KEY WITHDRAWAL LOCK, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
 

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Remove plastic cover -1- over shear head bolts.  

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Release cable tie wrap. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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