Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2073

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2073

 

 

1998-2004 STEERING

Steering - New Beetle 

STEERING COLUMN 

STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Special tools and equipment 

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V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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