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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GL, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE SYSTEM - A4 PLATFORM45 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMESP SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGSTEERING ANGLE SENSOR -G85-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

2002 Volkswagen Golf GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 K, Standard

Steering angle sensor -G85-, removing and installing

2002 Volkswagen Golf GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Steering angle sensor -G85-, removing and installing

Removing

Turn wheels to straight ahead position.
Removing airbag module and steering wheel.

Refer to AIRBAG

Remove lower stowage compartment.
Take out covering in footwell.

Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Switch Trim Bolts, & Height & Reach Adjustment Handle

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Remove bolts -1-.
Take off handle for height and reach adjustment -5-.
Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4-.
Take off lower steering column switch trim.

Fig 2: Upper Steering Column Switch Trim

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Take off upper steering column switch trim -1-.

Fig 3: Steering Angle Sensor Housing

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The steering angle sensor -G85- is installed in a housing -1- together with the coil connector.

Fig 4: Steering Angle Sensor Connectors

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Disconnect connectors -1- and -2-.

Fig 5: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Locking Lugs

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Carefully lift locking lugs (arrows) and pull off steering angle sensor -G85-.

Installing

The steering angle sensor -G85- must be in its centered position before installing.

Install steering angle sensor -G85- until lugs engage.
Remove transportation protection.

Fig 6: Steering Angle Sensor Markings

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A yellow mark must be visible in hole (arrow -1-).
The marks (arrows) must also align.

Make sure it does not move from centered position.

Further installation in reverse order

Installing airbag module and steering column.

Refer to AIRBAG

Perform steering angle sensor -G85- basic settings.
Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions. Refer to VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System, connecting and selecting functions

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.