Steering wheel cowling

[Saint Steve]

i think it just clips together, no screws im sure of it, cus i replaced my top cowling to dashcluster (with the leather folding cover when you extend out the wheel).  It was Docs post that tells you where to put screwdriver in to pry open casings

[DaveN]

You may be right about pulling it out but the Bentely Manual says you need to, see attached.
Thoough there does not look like any screws in to the top part. If you figure out how to eliminate the scraping sound please post as I have a similar problem.

Dave N

[182_blue]

Nice one daven , your does it too eh ?, i find it happens more in the work car park where its quite and im moving slowly around tight bends, i find if i push the cowling forward it stops the noise so it must be something catching, if i get it apart and find the issue i will post up, although not keen on removing airbag and wheel now

[182_blue]

ps dave where do you get that manual ?

[DaveN]

From Bentley Publishing in the US

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=VAG6

At $99 once converted to a real currency its not that expensive. Worth while if you DIY modifications.

Dave N

[Dogbucket]

I fitted cruise a few weeks ago and removing the wheel was no problem, as yes the bottom cowl is screwed behind the wheel. Top cowl unclips and is hinged at the back.

You do need a spline socket to undo the main wheel bolt if you go that far.

[182_blue]

i might leave this to the dealer lol

[Teutonic_Tamer]

it may be been lost in the forum crash shaun

The Docs posts were there long before the forum crash, so will have been well and truely backed up.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

i might leave this to the dealer lol

If you turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left and right, it usually exposes the screws on the face "boss" - you just need to poke a long screwdriver through the open spokes of the steering wheel.  I can't confirm exactly if the Golf 5 does behave like this though. 

[182_blue]

is this with the top cowling removed ?