Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2078

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2078

 

 

The basic setting for steering angle sensor -G85- must be checked after the following assembly 
work:
 

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When the steering angle sensor -G85- has been removed or replaced,  

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After removing or replacing the steering column;  

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After removing or replacing the steering column switch;  

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After removing or replacing the steering lock housing;  

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When steering wheel is not in straight-ahead position.  

Check basic setting for steering angle sensor -G85- 

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Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.  

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Select in display "Running gear (Repair group 01; 40 ... 48)".  

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Select in display "Brake system".  

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Select in display "01 Self-diagnosis-capable systems ...".  

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Select in display "Anti-locking brake system ...".  

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Select in display "Functions".  

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Select in display "Basic setting, Steering angle sensor -G85-".  

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Install steering column switch trim. 

See INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Install steering wheel. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

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Install airbag unit. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

STEERING COLUMN FOR DAMAGE, CHECKING 

Visual check 

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Check all steering column parts for damage. 

Replace complete steering column if damaged. 

Functional check 

WARNING:

When connecting battery make sure that no one is in the vehicle!

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Requirements: 

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Steering column universal joint pulled off steering gear.  

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Check that steering column turns easily without catching.  

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Check that steering column can be adjusted for tilt and telescopic.  

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Check gap -dimension a-. 

Dimension a; Maximum 23 mm (0.906 in.) 

Fig. 14: Checking Steering Column Gap 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

If during one of these checks the specifications are not attained the steering column is damaged.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Replace steering column in this case.  

STEERING LOCK HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove steering wheel. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

Lower and upper steering column trim removed; see REMOVING TRIM FOR STEERING 
COLUMN SWITCH
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Remove bolt for steering column switch -arrow- and remove steering column switch. 

Fig. 15: Removing Steering Column Switch Bolt 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Remove plastic cover over shear bolts. 

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

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Chisel off shear head bolts with a suitable chisel. 

Fig. 16: Shearing Head Bolts With Suitable Chisel 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch/ lock cylinder 

See LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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