Airbag Unit, Removing and Installing (Standard Steering Wheel)

Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing (Standard 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 - Torx bolts T30 (Qty. 2)
- Tightening torque 7 Nm
2 - Steering wheel
3 - Spiral spring connector
4 - Airbag unit connector
5 - Airbag unit
- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
- Release steering column adjuster.
- Pull steering wheel - 2 - as far out as possible and up.
- Position steering wheel - 2 - vertically.
- Remove one Torx bolt T30 - 1 -.
- Turn steering wheel back a half turn and loosen second Torx bolt T30 - 1 -.
- Remove airbag unit connector - 4 -.
- Remove horn connector - 6 -.
- Place airbag unit - 5 - 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.
- Route horn wiring in a loop toward outside.
- Tighten bolts - 1 - (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.

6 - Horn connector
7 - Socket head bolt
- Tightening torque 50 Nm
8 - Steering wheel heating connector
9 - Coil connector with slip ring