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How to Remove the Steering Wheel from a Volkswagen Beetle?

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Part: Steering wheel

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To remove the steering wheel from a Volkswagen Beetle, start by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery to avoid short circuits, as the steering wheel includes the airbag. After waiting a few minutes to ensure the airbag is fully deactivated, locate the screws on the back of the steering wheel that hold the airbag in place.

Carefully remove them and detach the airbag, taking care to gently disconnect the wires connected to it. Once the airbag is removed, observe the central nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering column. Mark the exact position of the steering wheel with a marker to facilitate correct reassembly, then loosen and remove the nut using an appropriate spanner.

At this point, gently pull the steering wheel to extract it from the column, being careful of the connectors and wires attached. Ensure not to damage them.


Updated on 1 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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