VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1995 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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Steering

Assembly overview: steering column,
column tube, steering wheel and airbag
steering wheel

Airbag system functional check and
interrogating Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Memory.
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 68; General body repairs
Safety precautions when working on airbag
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 68, General body repairs
Note:
All parts marked with a "1)
" can be pre-
assembled outside of the vehicle
Pre-assembling steering column Page 48-6 Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts. Welding and straightening work on steering
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1 - Cover plate
2 - Hex nut, 50 Nm (37 ft
lb)
3 - Steering wheel Install in center
position
4 - Airbag unit Removing and
installing Page 48-7 5 - Steering wheel for
airbag Removing and
installing Page 48-8 Removing and
installing Airbag Spiral Spring Page 48-10 6 - Hex socket head bolt,
6.5 Nm (57 in lb) Always replace 7 - Connector
8 - Splined adapter sleeve Removing Page 48-5 Installing Page 48-5 Page 2 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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9 - Spring
10 - Steering column
switch/steering lock
housing1)
Distance between
steering
wheel/steering column
switch is not
adjustable
11 - Upper trim
12 - Support ring1)
With washer 13 - Steering column1)
Remove by pulling upwards out of column tube Checking length
Page 48-6 14 - Hex bolt, 30 Nm (22 ft
lb)
15 - Hex nut, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
16 - Hex nut, 30 Nm (22 ft
lb)
17 - Steering column
universal joint
18 - Spring Page 3 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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19 - Lower steering column
bearing Pull in with VW 771
and large washer Drive out downward
with a tube
20 - Washer Tighten until head
shears off Drill out to remove 21 - Shear bolt
22 - Column tube
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Only use puller with leg clamp (e.g. Kukko 204/2
commercial type). Fig. 1 Splined adapter sleeve, removing Fig. 2 Splined adapter sleeve, installing - Place sleeve on steering column and press on with hex nut.
- Remove nut, place on washer and press sleeve
fully on with nut until sleeve is firmly seated. Page 5 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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The small metal lug on the lower section must be
visible in the hole in the upper section (arrow). If
necessary pull both sections firmly apart onto stop or
press together. Fig. 3 Length of steering column, checking Fig. 4 Steering column, pre-assembling - Carefully clamp the lower section of the steering
column in a vice so that the upper part is
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Airbag unit, removing and installing

Removing

- Disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Center steering wheel (wheels straight-
ahead). Installing
Install in reverse order
Note:
Only use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (57 in. Ib).
CAUTION!
Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
connecting the battery Ground strap. - Remove both socket head bolts from airbag unit. - Remove airbag unit from steering wheel and
disconnect wiring connector from airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag unit, switch on ignition
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Airbag steering wheel, removing and
installing

Removing

- Remove airbag unit. Page 48-7
- Remove trim below steering column switch. Note: - Separate connector (arrow). (Pull foam rubber
sleeve off connector, if installed).
- Remove nut and pull steering wheel off steering
column. After pulling steering wheel off, turn Airbag Spiral
Spring slightly so that the wire (arrow) faces
downward. (Hold steering wheel in installation
position). The spring then locates and is prevented
from turning.
If this step is not performed or if the spring is tufted in
an uncontrolled manner, it can lead to the spring
being overstressed at full lock, causing irreparable
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Installing

- Install steering wheel, install nut and tighten.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb).

- Connect airbag unit connector below steering
wheel.

- Install trim panel below steering column. Make
sure that the centering ring wiring connection is
located in the recess in the trim panel.

- Connect connector in steering wheel to airbag
unit connector.

- Install airbag unit Page 48-7
Note:
Use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag steering wheel first
switch on ignition, then connect battery Ground
strap.

CAUTION!

Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
connecting the battery Ground strap. Page 9 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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Airbag Spiral Spring, removing and
installing
Remove airbag unit Page 48-7 Remove steering wheel Page 48-8
- Separate single connector for horn. Install steering wheel Page 48-9
Install airbag unit Page 48-7
Note: - Remove screws -1- and remove Airbag Spiral
Spring -2- from steering wheel. When removing and installing the Airbag Spiral
Spring, ensure that it is in the center position. As a new part the Airbag Spiral Spring is secured
in the center position by a cable tie. Page 10 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1