Fwd: quattro digest, Vol 1 #5017 - 12 msgs

[Tom Christiansen]

Hi,

>I've a need to remove the steering wheel in my '98 Passat.  I assume an
>Audi A4 is similar, so if you have experience with either of these
>vehicles please let me know.
>
>I went to the local Sears
>to find Torx bits, and the largest size they sell is a Tx50 which
>appears to be roughly 5mm in diameter.  This torx item in the passat
>looks to be about 8mm or 9mm in diameter.
>
>Where do I get a torx bit this large?  Does it even take a standard torx
>bit or do I need some special VAG tool to do the job?

If it is indeed a Torx, then you should be able to get it with a standard
(SAE) hex key / allen wrench. I've never seen a Torx where a standard inch
hex key didn't fit nicely inside the star pattern...

I won't comment on removing the steering wheel. I understand it's pretty
dangerous - after all you're disassembling a bomb! But good luck.

Tom