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Jetta Ignition Switch Q. Hello, I have a faulty ignition switch in my 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, and I am wondering what the procedure is for installing a new one. Can you give me some direction? Thank you, Paul

A. It can be a little involved, I don't know what your skill level is, so look over the procedure and if you think you can handle it, go for it.

Removing:

• Remove steering wheel.
• Remove switch securing screws.
• Disconnect switch connectors.
• Remove turn signal and windshield wiper/washer switch from steering column.
• Remove washer, spring and support ring from steering column
• Remove mounting bolt and remove steering lock housing

Installing:

• Slide steering lock housing onto steering column and install mounting bolt
• Install support ring, spring and washer onto steering column
• Using special tool VW 420, drive support ring, spring and washer onto steering column until fully seated.

NOTE: If the steering column shaft recedes into steering column tube, thread nut onto shaft and pull shaft out.

To replace the switch itself:

• Remove steering lock housing. (See above.)
• Remove screw attaching ignition switch to lock housing assembly.
• Remove ignition switch.
• Reverse procedure to install.

If the car has a SRS airbag, I would recommend having a professional do this since accidental deployment is a possibility.

Additional Information provided courtesy of ALLDATA

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