Driver Airbag Unit, Sport Steering Wheel

Driver Airbag Unit, 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 specification 7 Nm

4 Spiral Spring Connector

5 Steering Wheel

• Removing and installing, refer to => Steering Steering

6 Socket Head Bolt

• Tightening specification, Refer to => Steering Steering

7 Airbag Unit

• Removal:

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.

- 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:

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. 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 specification of 7 Nm.

- Switch on ignition.

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

- Connect the battery ground (GND) strap.

• 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.