Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system

Removing and installing steering lock housing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Socket -T10424-

Removing

  • Remove steering column switch module → Chapter.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors -1- and -4-.
Note If it is not possible to remove the shear bolt with the socket -T10424-, the bolt will need to be drilled out using an angle drill and a 8.5 mm diameter bit.
  • Unscrew shear bolt -2- using socket -T10424-.
  • Remove steering lock housing -3-.
In order to renew the steering lock housing, the ignition/starter switch and the lock cylinder must be removed.
  • Removing ignition/starter switch → Chapter.
  • Remove lock cylinder → Chapter.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Removing and installing steering lock housing
  • Tighten new bolts -arrows- until shear heads break off.
Removing and installing steering lock housing

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