{"product_id":"jp-group-steering-column-shear-bolt-bus-vanagon-211415549b-jp-8289-0","title":"JP Group Steering Column Shear Bolt | VW Bus 1975–1979, Vanagon 1980–1991 \u0026 EuroVan | OE 211 415 549 B (JP-8289-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Steering Column Shear Bolt | VW Bus 1975–1979, Vanagon 1980–1991 \u0026amp; EuroVan | OE 211 415 549 B (JP-8289-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8289-0 is the steering column shear bolt (snap-off head security bolt) that clamps the steering column and lock housing on the 1975–1979 VW Bay Window Bus, 1980–1991 Vanagon and 1992–2003 EuroVan. It replaces VW OE 211 415 549 B (JP Group ref. 8145651500). Sold each; two are used per van.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon incl. Westfalia \u0026amp; Syncro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW EuroVan (T4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by EMPI — confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8289-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 415 549 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8145651500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShear (break-off head) bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (2 per van)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 3 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: One steering column shear bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Steering column clamp, lock housing, ignition switch or nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW used shear bolts on the steering column so the column and steering lock can't be easily unbolted by a thief. The head snaps off once the bolt is tight, so the bolt cannot be reused. Anyone removing the column to replace the ignition switch, steering lock, column bearings or the column itself has to drill or cut the old bolts and needs new ones to put it back the factory way. Many vans have been put back together with random hardware store bolts; these restore the correct part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old shear bolts by drilling the head or cutting a slot and using a screwdriver or extractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the column correctly and check the steering lock and switch work before final tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the new bolt until the head shears off; do not use an impact gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bolts are used per van, so order a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery before working around the ignition switch wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the JP-8289-0 fit my 1987 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1980–1991 Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1977 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1975–1979 Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo per van. It is sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse my old shear bolts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The head snaps off when the bolt is installed, so you need new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 211 415 549 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group lists 211 415 549 B as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove the old ones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrill out the head or cut a slot for a screwdriver, then unscrew the remaining shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100884435059,"sku":"JP-8289-0","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8145651500.jpg?v=1793699441","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-steering-column-shear-bolt-bus-vanagon-211415549b-jp-8289-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}