Note. Applies to vehicles with dynamic steering: Before removing the steering wheel from the steering column, use the steering wheel calibration device "VAS 6458" to bring the steering wheel to a strictly horizontal position. Place the new steering wheel horizontally on the steering column using the steering wheel calibration device "VAS 6458". After completing this work step, check the steering angle sensor "G85" in relation to the steering wheel position. To do this, select the appropriate measured value block in the steering column electronics control unit "J527" in self-diagnosis mode. If the displayed value is 0.5°, recalibrate the steering angle sensor "G85" and retrain the dynamic steering system. To do this, select the appropriate program in Guided Fault Finding.
Set the wheels to the "straight ahead" position. Set the steering wheel as far back as possible. Use the full range of adjustment of the steering column for this. Remove the Airbag module. The steering wheel must be removed in the middle position (wheels in the "straight ahead" position). Unscrew bolt "2". Mark the position of the steering wheel/steering column with a felt-tip pen. Remove the steering wheel "3" from the steering column.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the tightening torques. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure that the wheels are in the straight position.
When installing a removed steering wheel: ensure that the marks on the steering column/steering wheel are opposite each other.
Installing a new steering wheel (without marking): the steering wheel must be set in the middle position (the steering wheel spoke must be in the horizontal position and the wheels in the "straight ahead" position).
Install the steering wheel. Install the Airbag module.
Take a test drive. If the steering wheel is not level, remove it again and reposition it on the steering column splines.