1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AIR

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Brake system, bleeding (with pressure
bleeder VAS 5234)
Opening the hydraulic unit bleed screws on
vehicles with ABS, ABS/EDL is not permitted! Bleeding sequence
Note: - Connect VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit. - Open bleeder screws in the specified order and
bleed brake calipers and wheel cylinders.
1 - Right rear wheel cylinder/brake caliper 2 - Left rear wheel cylinder/brake caliper 3 - Right front brake caliper 4 - Left front brake caliper On vehicles with brake pressure regulator move
the regulator lever when bleeding rear brakes. Depress the brake pedal several times during
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Brake system, bleeding (without
pressure bleeder)
Opening the hydraulic unit bleed screws on
vehicles with ABS, ABS/EDL is not permitted!

- Build-up brake pressure in brake system by
pumping the brake pedal.

- Attach bleeder bottle hose and open bleeder
screw.

- With brake pedal held down, close bleeder
screw.

- Repeat operation until no air is present. Bleeding sequence Page 47-28 Changing brake fluid
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Steering

Assembly overview: steering column,
column tube, steering wheel and airbag
steering wheel

Airbag system functional check and
interrogating Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Memory.
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 68; General body repairs
Safety precautions when working on airbag
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 68, General body repairs
Note:
All parts marked with a "1)
" can be pre-
assembled outside of the vehicle
Pre-assembling steering column Page 48-6 Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts. Welding and straightening work on steering
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1 - Cover plate
2 - Hex nut, 50 Nm (37 ft
lb)
3 - Steering wheel Install in center
position
4 - Airbag unit Removing and
installing Page 48-7 5 - Steering wheel for
airbag Removing and
installing Page 48-8 Removing and
installing Airbag Spiral Spring Page 48-10 6 - Hex socket head bolt,
6.5 Nm (57 in lb) Always replace 7 - Connector
8 - Splined adapter sleeve Removing Page 48-5 Installing Page 48-5 Page 2 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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9 - Spring
10 - Steering column
switch/steering lock
housing1)
Distance between
steering
wheel/steering column
switch is not
adjustable
11 - Upper trim
12 - Support ring1)
With washer 13 - Steering column1)
Remove by pulling upwards out of column tube Checking length
Page 48-6 14 - Hex bolt, 30 Nm (22 ft
lb)
15 - Hex nut, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
16 - Hex nut, 30 Nm (22 ft
lb)
17 - Steering column
universal joint
18 - Spring Page 3 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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19 - Lower steering column
bearing Pull in with VW 771
and large washer Drive out downward
with a tube
20 - Washer Tighten until head
shears off Drill out to remove 21 - Shear bolt
22 - Column tube
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Only use puller with leg clamp (e.g. Kukko 204/2
commercial type). Fig. 1 Splined adapter sleeve, removing Fig. 2 Splined adapter sleeve, installing - Place sleeve on steering column and press on with hex nut.
- Remove nut, place on washer and press sleeve
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The small metal lug on the lower section must be
visible in the hole in the upper section (arrow). If
necessary pull both sections firmly apart onto stop or
press together. Fig. 3 Length of steering column, checking Fig. 4 Steering column, pre-assembling - Carefully clamp the lower section of the steering
column in a vice so that the upper part is
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