Locking Cable, Removing And Installing: Installing

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Installing
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Fig 1: Guide Locking Cable Between Heater And Footwell Vent Behind Instrument Panel Support
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  • Guide locking cable between heater - - and footwell vent - - behind instrument panel support - -.
  • Move selector lever to "P" position.
Fig 2: Pull Locking Cable Out Of Cable Sleeve Slightly And Hook Into Locking Lever
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  • Pull locking cable out of cable sleeve slightly and hook into locking lever - arrow B  -.
  • Hook support bracket for locking cable into selector bracket.
  • Push locking cable into steering lock, refer to Pull out clip  .

When doing this, make sure flattened side of locking cable is pointing downwards.

Fig 3: Pushing On Clip Of Locking Cable
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  • Push on clip - - of locking cable - -.

Installation position: 

Push on clip from above. The angled ends of clip face steering lock

  • Install selector lever handle.
  • Install left trim beneath instrument panel. Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
  • Install steering column trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
  • Install handle for adjusting reach and height of steering column.
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