Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

In this manual: Electrical system
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Removing

  • Remove lower steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
  • Insert jeweller screwdrivers into recesses -arrows- in steering lock housing -4- to release retaining clips -2 and 3-.
Removing and installing ignition/starter switch
If this procedure cannot be applied due to lack of space, make an auxiliary tool consisting of 2 wire hooks by carrying out the steps below.
  • Bend end of welding rod (1 mm in diameter) into an eye.
  • Cut welding wire to length -a-.

Dimension -a - = approx. 50 mm.

  • File end of wire hook to a point.

Dimension -b- = 5 mm.
Removing and installing ignition/starter switch
  • Pull ignition/starter switch -D--5- out of steering lock housing while ensuring that jeweller screwdriver or wire hooks remain inserted.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Insert ignition/starter switch -D- into steering lock housing until it engages audibly.
Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

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