Automotive Manual PDF

I decided to start taking pictures only after having the clockspring fully disassembled, as in picture 2, so now I have to play them backwards I do not go into details on removing the airbag or the steering wheel, as there is plenty of material describing these steps. We start with the steering wheel off the car and the airbag disconnected and removed, as shown in picture 1. If you look at pic1, you will see three Phillips head screws and a soldered back and isolated cut in the horn wire, going down to the horn slip ring on the other side. To separate the clockspring assembly from the steering wheel you have to remove those three Phillips screws and either disconnect the horn wire connector, or just cut the wire right now. This will come in handy later, when you will want to separate the slip ring carrier from the assembly.
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Please read the installation procedure listed below as it will save you time (and possibly parts) in the long run. After installation…enjoy! Caution! Be aware that E-PROM’s are static-sensitive devices, and so are the chips in your control unit. Avoid replacing chips in high static areas, and avoid touching the pins of any integrated circuit / E-PROM.

1. Open hood and remove the rubber seal laying on the top edge of the firewall. Remove the plastic raintray and locate the control unit. It is located on the driver’s side on Golf and Jetta 2 models, the passenger side on Passat and A3 models.
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Removing steering column switch
Driver’s side airbag unit and steering wheel removed.
- Pull out steering column and tilt downward as far as it will go.
- Remove screws -1-(2x). Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (25.2 in lb)
- Remove grip - 2-.
- Remove two Phillips-head screws -arrows-. Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 in lb)
- Remove upper steering column switch trim -1-.
When installing, insert upper section into hooks on lower section, swivel downward and secure with screws
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