Removing a steering column

Bug-Eyed · Post by **Bug-Eyed** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:38 pm

I want to repaint the steering column in my Beetle and want to know how difficult it is to remove it.

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:48 am

It's not difficult at all, and basically pulls right out after you remove the steering wheel, under-dash clamp, turn signal switch and horn wire from beneath the car.

'66 would have a semigloss black column.

Bug-Eyed · Post by **Bug-Eyed** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:10 am

Blue Baron wrote:It's not difficult at all, and basically pulls right out after you remove the steering wheel, under-dash clamp, turn signal switch and horn wire from beneath the car.

'66 would have a semi-gloss black column.

Regardless of what color the steering wheel is?
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Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:01 pm

All '66 Beetles had a black steering wheel.

Also, after a second look, you don't need to remove the horn wire from the steering column.

Bug-Eyed · Post by **Bug-Eyed** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:58 am

I wish I could find a "How To" on removing the steering column housing. I just want to make sure I don't screw something up. I only want to clean up the housing and re-paint it the correct color.

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:12 am

I realize paper is obsolete, and everything should be available at a click of a mouse, but the Robert Bentley Volkswagen 1200 Service Manual is invaluable. (It also covers the 1300.)