How to Remove a MK7 Steering Wheel and Buttons (Trim) 

Can you make a video of how to change the clockspring please 😁

Awesome vid Paul !! For those that don't know, when you reconnect the battery and get that steering error code, you can start the car then turn the steering wheel full lock right, then left, then back to center to reset. If the cruise error light is on, simply shut off the car and start it back up again. I discovered this recently after installing by boost gauge and had the error lights come on when I reconnected the battery.

Hi Hi Paul I’ve a 2019 golf dsg Is it possible to upgrade to a paddle shift steering wheel and can coding be done with obdeleven Any help appreciated 👍

Will you be making a kit to install a MK7 heated steering wheel? What else besides the wheel needs top be installed?

I want to remove my touch buttons back to regular

You guys should make a video on how to remove the door bezels where the blue/red LED light strip is on the front doors and also door bezels in the rear on a mk7/mk7.5 Golf/GTI/R. My passenger side has a deep scratch on the bezel and I don’t know how to remove it. Might get carbon fiber ones. Haven’t been able to find a DIY on how to do it and don’t want to risk using a trim tool and messing it up

Thanks Paul for another DYI video that I desperately need. The amount of other videos I watched where people removed the positive terminal on the battery for this install was very surprising

I’ve been waiting for a steering wheel removal video. Thanks Paul 😎👍🏼

So for MK7's with kessy, do you turn the car in the on position (so that your steering wheel isn't locked) then unplug the battery?

Hello, I have seen a video of you remove the screen in golf 7!! I want to change my screen to factory used bigger one, do I have to do something first, disconnect the old one (like disconnect the battery for any problem and if I remove the screen, connect it again?) or something else????

yo dude respectfully the horn is NOT THE ONLY REASON TO DISCONNECT BATTERY 😂

Thank you Paul - this helped me to get my airbag off my GTI MK8 so I could put in some R paddle shifters on. FYI, there are three springs on the airbag that need to be popped. At first, I assumed they would be just on the two sides but there is also one on the lower portion of the steering wheel. Wasn't too difficult to pop off. Don't underestimate Paul's advice to lower and pull the steering wheel out too! I did get error messages when reconnecting my battery but they did go away after the first start up.

@ Deutsche Auto Parts do you have any ideas as to whether the wiring layout from mfsw buttons to steering control module is same for jetta mk6 as with golf mk7??? trying to upgrade a jetta 2013 non mfsw to mfsw, have got steering wheel same as in video but need to order control module but not sure whether i should get 2015 jetta control module or golk mk7 control module :s ...

This is a good and much needed video, but as others have pointed out on the forums it's much much easier to do this with the wheel off and only requires one more step to do so. Also, if you have a proper trim removal kit, you should be able to avoid using a metal object like that pick-screwdriver which is definitely going to damage wherever you're prying. I took my wheel off a few months ago, and I found that - like anything else involving clips in the VW world - whether or not you're going to break a clip that holds the trim/bezel onto the wheel is a complete gamble. Even if you're careful and take your time.

Do you need to get a new bolt after you take off the old one?

Great video and DIY, Paul. I was going to do a steering wheel retrofit on my mkv. My car has bluetooth , but no steering wheel control. So instead of doing the whole steering wheel, an I just add the left side buttons, change the swc and code it with obdeleven on vcds?

Thanks! This will come in handy in swapping my Cdn Alltrack steering wheel which didn't come with dsg paddles!

Great really clear video

I have a mk7 S bluemotion and looking to convert my steering wheel to a multifunctional one as it’s just a plane Jane one. Do I need to change much or is it just the wheel and a wiring harness to go with it?

used this guide for my skoda rs mk3 works so well, thanks

30 Nm is understandable but what means 90 °?

Sh*t trim take two shots lol

great video! was looking to do the same thing to my mk7.5 golf as it was also bought after accident

Hi Paul, thanks for another great video. I did this a few weeks ago and accidentally pulled out a couple of wires from both DSG paddle pigtail connectors. Does VW offer a terminal or pigtail replacement for the DSG paddles?

Hi, whats the meaning of 30nm + 90?

Whats the easiest way to reset Airbag Error light? All the other error codes went away after short drive except airbag error light.

U da best !!! Great video...

amazing.. im just about to uninstall my Giovanni wheel and go back to stock.. I remember those buttons tho... Don't tighten the button sets too much or your shift paddles won't reach their desired switch.

I bought a Custom VW Steering wheel that came with all the Multifunction Buttons and after quite an ordeal finding out NOT ALL VW buttons are the same some work with ACC some don't. It just so happens the Custom Steering Wheel buttons wouldn't work on my 2017 Alltrack SEL w/ ACC. The proper PN/ 5G0959442PICX for my Alltrack (at least that's the P/N dealerships show online) There are at least 4 different P/N's all looking the similar but they're not. I was successful removing trim ring and did it out of car I actually think it might be easier than in car as shown. One thing I noticed is the barbs that lock trim into place are not clipped in but rather plugged into the rubbery hole and kind of just spread the holes in wheel while pulling out or pushing back together...but they are tight friction fit to be sure. I was really stressed about doing it but after getting to start it wasn't that bad at all. Just be careful and just a little at a time all the way around...a couple times should do it. I now have my new custom Steering Wheel in car and control buttons ALL work properly and Zero warning lights. EPC and ACC malfunction lights were on before swapping trim and controls.

Hi, can you replace GTI steering wheel with the TSI? will the paddle shifter work and any coding needed? I have mk7 automatic

Bit of a late comment, im only looking to replace that silver trim thats exposed after you take air bag out. Is it possible just to get that piece

I have a 2014 MK6 base Sportwagen. I don't have any button on my steering wheel. If I swap for a MK6 GTI's one.. will it work? Will need coding I assume..

Along the same line... is it a straight forward procedure to upgrade to a multi function steering wheel on a mk 7, as the current wheel has no radio controls etc.. ?

I wonder where can I find a video tutorial to remove a steering wheel from VW POLO and install a new one Multifunction but without Control Cruise?.(Flat Steering Wheel). Or for VW T6 , because is the same steering Wheel. Your video help me a lot to know how disassemble the airbag and keyboard. But I need to know how to connect the buttoms, the airbag and the electricity. Thank you very much guys!!!

How chencge golf 7 2016 variant normal steering to multifunktion streeing?

Hi. I have a 2018 golf tsi. On the dash I just got error airbag. Any idea what is that, and how to repair the problem. Thank u

Helo. Can i get cruize control on my Golf 7 2016. Thanks.

Very easy wtf 😂😂

The bit where you said push down and pull that bit out 3:20 having trouble with that any advice

Hi and thank you for the video, I actually want to dismantle the buttons a step further. ( I spilled cola on it and want to clean in between the buttons ) Do you think that's possible and if so, what screwdriver would you need to remove the black screws as opposed for the silver screws. Or are they both T8's? Love to hear. Thanks in advance.

Can I fit a Golf R Line steering with shift paddles on my regular Golf Mk7 that did not come with shift paddles?

Hi Paul, I would like to swap my polo manual climate control to automatic climatronic control unit. Kindly put a demo video how to swap these units

Any way to use an aftermarket wheel and use a resistor to keep the airbag light off on a 7. If so could you please explain

Hi .Haw can i get cruize control on my golf mk7 2016.Thanks a lot.

hello, I wanted to ask, but is there a sign to put the steering wheel straight correctly?

Is there a thicker diameter steering wheel for the Mk7.5 R?

Am I seeing things or did you break it at 5:04? haha shit happens

Is it possible to straighten the steer wheel? Because he is not straight

Where is the best place to buy an airbag for a mk7 gti?

Would you be able to paint these or the ones found on the mk6 GTI ?

the trim can be removed the same way on the GTI and R?

Does the r line steering wheel fit on a every type of golf or no

finally a detailed steering wheel removal video!!! i've been wanting to buy a clubsport steering wheel for so long but could never find a detailed airbag/wheel removal video. that being said, so you happen to know if the clubsport wheel on your site comes with a replacement bolt? thank you so much

Instead of disconnecting the battery what I do is for kessy cars keep door closed when after turning ignition off(keeps the wheel from locking,once u open the door the wheel lock activates) or not removing the key on regular ignition vehicles for the same effect. Anyway great video keep them coming

Any tips on getting an MQB A3 wheel off? Fighting to get the 9 o’clock side to release

nice job with the stabbing lol

Awesome video! I bought an all track steering wheel so I could have paddles on my car but the buttons are messed up. Do you know if I can I swap the button set from my car w/out paddles to the all track steering wheel or do the paddles not plug in?

i bet you could shove and loop some zipties to the trim in order to pull it off

Quiero ponerlo recto, puedo sacar el volante y girar un diente? O no es recomendable? Gracias.

I plugged back the air bag and I have an airbag error message now. The stupid thing i did was startup the car without plugging it.. so it triggered a code, but now that everything is put back togheter propey, the error still persist... How do i reset it???

just get a GTI steering wheel and airbag and save the hassle.

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First, thanks ShopDap. Second, some supplementary tips on trim having recently done this. Cheap deck of cards. Wedge them everywhere first for gradual release of tension. Also, fold them in half for tight spots. Then, lil chizlers; get a pack of 3-5. They start thin and then get thicker and have good, flexible angles. Great placeholders to keep tension. Lastly, use hook style pick to do the final pulls. Don't pull the trim itself with the pick, rather, hook-pick the black pegs Paul shows, the ones visible inner not outer. Pulling is done with your fingers being ever sensitive to spreading the pressure and gauging how much. Do avoid poking with picks on the outer edge of trim or your leather will never forgive you. Good luck!

Instead of disconnecting the battery, you could just remove the Horn fuse or relay, then put it back on when done. The dash will be a light show after you reconnect the battery.

Was there really any reason to remove the steering wheel? If so, I missed it.