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How to Remove the Steering Wheel on a Volkswagen Polo 9N

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Steering wheel

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In today's video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the steering wheel, along with the airbag, on a Volkswagen Polo 9N in simple and quick steps. First, get inside the vehicle and start by turning the steering wheel to unscrew the fixing screws located inside the holes on the back; then you can remove the airbag by disconnecting the electrical connector.

At this point, take a 24 mm socket spanner with an extension to unscrew the central nut of the steering wheel, in order to remove it, as shown in the video. For reassembly, simply apply the reverse procedure!


Updated on 20 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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