Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 744

Repair Manual, , Repair Group 45,

Vehicles without ESP:

- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - .

- Release catch - arrows - and pull return spring with slip
ring from steering column switches.

Installing

- Installation is reverse of removal.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Following steps are valid only for vehicles with Electronic
Stability Program (ESP).

Vehicles with ESP are additionally equipped with a Steering
angle sensor -G85-. sensor is installed in conjunction with
coil connector and slip ring in a housing.

Removing

- Front wheels and steering wheel must be in straight-
ahead position.

Note:

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Replacement slip ring is secured as a new part in
center position with cable tie

Position steering wheels in central position; A yellow spot
must be visible in hole - 1 - . marking - arrow - must align.

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- Disconnect steering angle sensor connection.

- Lift hooks - arrows - carefully and remove steering angle
sensor.

Installing

- Install in reverse order of removal.

For vehicles with ESP observe following:

When installing, ensure steering angle sensor is correctly
seated and is free of stress.

- Front wheels and steering wheel must be in straight ahead
position.

- Remove transportation protection (cable tie) on markings
before installing a new steering angle sensor.

- Install steering angle sensor, until lugs engage.

- Position steering wheels in central position; A yellow spot
must be visible in hole - 1 - . marking - arrow - must align.

- A zero compensation must n be performed.

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Repair Manual, Brake System On Board Diagnostic

(OBD), Repair Group 01, On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
Performing, Basic setting, initiating

Front Passengers airbag unit (Instrument
panel with airbag seam), assembly overview

1. Passengers airbag unit with

airbag igniter 1, Passengers side -
N131-.

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Removing

69-4, Front

Passengers airbag unit
(Instrument panel with airbag
seam), removing and installing

2. Connector

3. Hex nut

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4 Nm

4. Cover

5. Brace

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Always replace after airbag
has deployed.

6. Hex bolt

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2.5 Nm

7. Hex bolt

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2.5 Nm

Front Passengers airbag unit (Instrument
panel with airbag seam), removing and
installing

Removing

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap

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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27,

disconnecting and connecting battery

Caution!

airbag harness is very short. To keep from damaging
connector remove glove box .

Caution!

Observe safety precautions for working on airbags

69-4, Safety precautions when working on airbags

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- Pull cover - 4 - for Passengers side
airbag from instrument panel in opposite
of direction of travel (cover is pushed flush
into instrument panel).

- Fold cover upward and unscrew three
hex nuts - 3 - (4 Nm).

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