Airbag Unit, Removing and Installing (Sport Steering Wheel)

Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing (Sport Steering Wheel)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331







- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.







1 - Coil connector with slip ring
2 - Airbag unit connector
3 - Torx bolts T30 (Qty. 2)
- Tightening torque 7 Nm
4 - Spiral spring connector
5 - Steering wheel
6 - Socket head bolt
- Tightening torque 50 Nm
7 - Airbag unit
- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND).
- Release steering column adjuster.
- Pull steering wheel - 5 - as far out as possible and up.
- Position steering wheel - 5 - vertically.
- Remove one Torx bolt T30 - 3 -.
- Turn steering wheel back a half turn and loosen second Torx bolt T30 - 3 -.
- Remove airbag unit connector - 2 -.
- Place airbag unit - 7 - so padding faces upward.
- Installing:
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
- Ensure connector and securing clip engage completely (audibly).
- Ensure no wires are in contact with gas generator.
- Ensure airbag wiring is not kinked. Route airbag wiring in a loop to the left.
- Tighten bolts - 3 - (Qty. 2) to a tightening torque of 7 Nm.
- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION: No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect the battery ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:
- Follow safety measures after connecting battery.
- If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A, cleared and then rechecked.