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Removing steering column trim

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Removing steering column trim

How to remove steering column trim from a Polo 6R

  • Remove driver airbag unit
  • Remove steering wheel
  • Release locking l ever of steering wheel adjustment.
  • Pull steering column out and press downwards.
  • Release gap cover -1- from mountings.
  • Release upper part of steering column trim -2- from mountings

Remove upper part of steering column trim -1-.

Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

  • Remove bolt -1- (3 Nm).
  • Release l ower part of steering column trim -2- from mountings

Removal and installation of the coil connector with slip ring must be carried out with the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Coil connector with slip ring is secured as a new part in the centre position with a cable tie.

Vehicles with ESP
Vehicles with ESP are additionally equipped with a steering angle sensor -G85-. It is fitted in a housing together with the slip ring and coil connector.
After installation work on steering column switch, basic settings for steering angle sender -G85- must be carried out.

Useful part numbers

5 – cover for steering column

  • 6R0858560C (6R0 858 560 C)

6 – spring clip

  • 3B0867190 (3B0 867 190)

7 – cover for steering column (lower)

  • 6R0858559B 82V (6R0 858 559 B 82V) – lhd, titanium black
  • 6R0858559C 5BW (6R0 858 559 C 5BW) – lhd, walnut
  • 6RF858559C 5BW (6RF 858 559 C 5BW) – rhd, walnut, IND
  • 6RF858559C 82V (6RF 858 559 C 82V) – rhd, titanium black, IND

8 – grommet

  • 6R0858196A 9B9 (6R0 8581 96A 9B9) – satin black
  • 6RU858196 (6RU 858 196)

13 – hexagon socket head panel bolt, 4,2X16

  • N 90698606 (N 906 986 06)

21 – round-head screw with inner hexagon socket head, M5X16

  • N 10569501 (N 105 695 01)

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CNK - Szymon Berski

Works as a web developer by profession. Also known as CNK, owner of a Shadow Blue Volkswagen Polo 6R since 2011. In his free time, he enjoys hiking in the mountains, cycling, and constantly improving his car.

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